He didn't know how long he'd been waiting, and a chill had settled over him. His hoarse voice held a hint of softness.
"You've worked so hard. How about I give you the Graymane Group as a bridal gift?"
The moment I saw him, every nerve in my body finally relaxed.
On the day Gareth came to propose, we struck a deal: he would help me find evidence and have my back.
His only condition was marriage.
Stepping out of City Hall, I glanced at the time and began to count silently in my head.
On the count of three, Gareth called.
"Slyvia, please, save me! I'll give you anything you want!"
His voice was laced with terror as he watched, horrified, as blood streamed from his eyes and ears.
He gripped Doris's hand tightly, but the bleeding only accelerated, threatening to spread to his chest.
The terror in Gareth's heart swelled.
"Why isn't it working anymore? It was always fine when I was with her before."