Theirs To Possess And Ruin
I opened the book quickly, flipping to the marked page and turning it toward them before I started reading, my finger tracing the lines to make sure I didn’t miss anything.
“Under contested ownership claims,” I began, my voice steady now, “when both parties refuse settlement and the subject remains legally disputed, the claim can be resolved through...”
I paused, then looked up at them.
“Trial by combat.”
Silence dropped hard and I let the words settle before I continued.
“Winner takes full claim,” I added, tapping the page. “If I win, Marcus loses all rights, no future claims, no negotiations, nothing. He leaves and never comes back.”