Chapter 23: Seeing Hailey Again

"Enough with the bawling. I didn't lay a finger on you. You're not dying yet. I planted a charge in your heart. I can detonate it anytime and blow it apart. Do your job and please me, and you'll be fine. Cross me or play me for a fool, and you know exactly what happens." Though the words were cold, they were music to Kayson's ears. "Haha! I'm not dead. I'm really not dead!" he whooped, dropping to his knees and bowing to Stefan. "Thank you for your mercy, Master! Please rest assured, I'll be your...