Chapter 75; A Secret Meeting

Ethan raked his fingers through his hair. He kept pacing about like a caged lion.

He could barely stand still as a thick shroud of anxiety wrapped around him.

The distant owl's hoot seemed to echo with his racing thoughts. As his boots dug a little deeper into the damp ground with each step.

The drumming of his heart could only be surpassed by desperation. His movements back and forth were reflected in his thoughts.

This meeting had to be beneficial. He had spent days searching for anything that would damage Jarred's reputation by following rumors and whispers.

Every lead had led him to a dead end. It seemed his efforts were in vain. The limited time he had, intensified the pressure he felt.

He almost thought of doing something unthinkable. Something no one had ever considered.

To kill Jarred.

He had nearly convinced himself that there was no other choice. It had not occurred to anyone else. No one had thought of it. He felt this way because, to the best of his knowledge, no attempt