An Inconsequent Desire
This son of a bitch won't survive.
James looks back, sees me approaching and, instead of running, stops. He turns and takes up a fighting stance, his face cold and inexpressive. I charge forward, hatred guiding every step, but he strikes first. His fist hits my jaw. My head turns, but I don't flinch an inch. I respond with a straight punch to his ribs, feeling the impact reverberate. He steps back and measures the distance carefully. He doesn't want me to get close, so this is how I'm going to knock him down. When I get close, thinking about grabbing James by the neck, in one swift movement, he pulls a dagger out of his pocket and drives it into my thigh. The pain explodes, radiating through
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