Thirty Three

VINCENT

Rage was the only thing keeping me from yielding to the unwelcome visitor in my office. My increasing wrath was fueled by the sight of his hideous visage. The fact that I was helpless in this dire moment made me frustrated as well. I knew I needed to get Rylee far away from Syke. The last thing I wanted to do was to get her involved with him.

"What do you think, buddy? Shall I introduce myself to her or will you do that, yourself?" Syke asked, a sickening smile sitting on his face.

It was at this moment that I realized what he actually wanted. Fear was his weapon, I was certain that he wanted to use it against Rylee.

'Run, Rylee. You have to get out of here, right now' I communicated to her, through the mind link.

Rylee moved backwards, her teary gaze meeting mine. More pain rattled my being, nearly stealing my consciousness from me.

'Do you remember this feeling, Vince? I've left you alone for far too long,' Syke said to me in a telepathic manner.

I curled up in pain as inv