His voice steady but cold enough to give you chills.

Looking like he'd snap Charles's hand like a twig if he moved wrong.

First time I really felt what it was like having him in my corner.

Too bad it came too late - my heart wasn't in it anymore.

Charles tried to move but couldn't budge an inch in Richard's grip, even with his big frame. Started shaking like a leaf, stumbling over his words.

"Mr. Blackwood, total accident - I ...