VINCENT

Rage was the only thing keeping me from yielding to the unwelcome visitor in my office. My increasing wrath was fueled by the sight of his hideous visage. The fact that I was helpless in this dire moment made me frustrated as well. I knew I needed to get Rylee far away from Syke. The last thing I wanted to do was to get her involved with him.

"What do you think, buddy? Shall I introduce myself to her or will you do that, yourself?" Syke asked, a sickening smile sitting on his ...