A Stolen Fate
As my thumb presses the power button, my eyes fall upon the message preview.
My annoyance instantly evaporates, replaced by a cold, numbing shock. The blood drains from my face as I read the words.
From: Unknown NumberMessage: “You have refused to pay me after I stabbed you to get what you wanted. This was a deal. If it is not kept, next time, I will not avoid your vitals.”
I read it again, certain I must have misunderstood. But the words remain unchanged, glaring up at me from the screen.
“Miles? What is it?” Evans leans forward, his brow furrowed.