Chapter 3When it came to Travis, Erik had to make one concession. The man had balls of steel.
He’d honestly believed he could get away with drugging Erik with whatever poison he’d been using on Joel.
Erik squeezed a little harder, listening to the small bones grind together. “I suggest you drop it before all you have left is a worthless stump.”
Travis resisted for another long beat before his fingers fell open and the needle fell harmlessly to the ground. Despite his situation, Erik didn’t sense any fear coming from Travis. That would change soon enough.
Slowly, Erik slid up the wall, pulling Travis with him. He kicked the needle out of the way, and it skittered across the floor to hit the far corner.
“Did you really think I was that stupid?” His tone was almost casual. He had the upp
