Desire For Revenge

Their extreme circumstances combined with the words of Ash only helped to break their resolve and hope a little at a time.

Cal and Terrance wanted to hold out for longer but Terrance spoke out first. "I will speak... I will give you anything you want. Just spare me."

Cal's eyes widened as he turned his gaze toward Terrance. "You…"

He wanted to call Terrance a traitor and a coward along with a long list of curses but he held his tongue.

Cal could not say anything since he was already considering speaking up too.

He had to admit to himself that he was not angry toward Terrance for speaking up to give Ash what she wanted.

What he was angry toward was himself.

He was angry that he did not speak up first and that Terrance beat him to it.

When it came to two people giving up information and seeking out deals, it was usually better for those who stepped out first.