Alvin yawned, slow and lazy, like a predator stretching before the kill."What is the reason you can't give us Shamrico?" His voice was cold, almost casual. "Okay, my words— I will spare your life. Just give us Shamrico and get your ass out of here. Our Litos family doesn't want you anymore. Accept this deal… or die."
Rabi's knees shook. His breath was thin."Please… don't kill me. The reason I can't give you this book is… is…" His voice cracked, each word dragging out like it hurt to say. "I don't know— someone is stopping me. Something… against my will. I can't even say what it is."
Alvin's eyes hardened, his tone turning sharp."Don't try something stupid. Just give me the book. Give me Shamrico."
Rabi's stomach churned violently. With a guttural sound, he bent forward and vomited hard in front of Alvin.
Alvin's eyes narrowed, his step pulling back from the splash on the floor."What the hell are you doing, Rabi?"
