Rejected by the Cowboy
He stepped into a sparsely crowded bar, seeking a little anonymity and a place to think.
Seated at the counter, he ordered a shot of whiskey and looked around, trying not to dwell on the crushing weight of his debts and threats. As he observed the few patrons, the bar door opened and a man walked in, immediately catching Clayton’s attention. It was someone he knew from the underworld—someone who might have answers, or at least a new perspective.
The man approached and sat down beside him, recognizing him at once.
“Clayton Houston. It’s been a while,” the man said with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “Looks like you’re in trouble.”
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