The Monster

Leo looked away from Lionel, his expression twisting with frustration and helplessness.

"Lionel, I thought we were meant to become the top dogs of this city."

"I thought we had finally started amassing power here."

"Power?" Lionel scoffed, shaking his head.

"This man has power we can't even comprehend, let alone compete with. He is the real top dog."

"He gave me a loaded gun Leo, and dared me to shoot."

"He didn't even flinch when giving it to me, and just walked with his back facing me."

Leo's face contorted in understanding.

Using a low tone, he said. "He's not like us, is he Lionel?"

"No," Lionel replied, his voice low.

"He's something else entirely.

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Jackson sat in the Lykan, tapping his fingers nervously on his phone as he waited.

He saw Noah knock out the first guy at the door, but after that, the door slammed shut, leaving him with only his chaotic thoughts as a companion.