Ally, and Return

The guard could have used his magic, but it would take time to cast, and he wouldn't survive if William decided to slit his throat.

For that reason, the guard stayed still, trying to process the situation.

"I need to ask you a few things. Are you willing to answer in exchange for your life?" William said.

Shaking, the guard replied, "Of course. I'll tell you anything you want to know."

"Good. Let's start with Simone. What happened to her?"

When William mentioned Simone, the guard fell silent, as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"Simone? I don't know who she is," the guard said.

"Bullshit!" William pressed the dagger harder against the man's throat. "You and Simone were involved, weren't you? So tell me, what happened to her? Where is she?"

No one knew about Simone and the guard's relationship—except Travis. So, when the guard heard William's words, he was both shocked and terrified.