Chapter 100

The stillness that had fallen over the car as we searched for Gerald was broken by the sudden ringing of the phone. My gut wrenched as I looked at the screen and saw the name flashing.

Gerald. once more. I knew what was about to happen, but I took a big breath and answered the phone.

"Gerald, tell me why you're calling." I could not contain my rage as I snarled. "Have you not done enough work?"

From the other end came a terrifying laugh. "You really have no idea what you're talking about, Landen?"

He spoke with a tone of mockery. "I am barely starting yet."

I ground my teeth in anger, fighting the urge to react. “Listen if you do anything to Anna or Owen-”

“Now, now, save your threats for someone else,” he cut me off, sounding rather tired.

“You do not stand in the place to make any demands. Actually, you are running out of time. Because I’m…well, let’s just say, I am cooking something special. An offering, so to speak. That changes the game.”

My heart skipped a moment. “What do you