Chapter 35 : Deal with the Devil

Jaxon

The pawn shop owner couldn't find the picture frame, and I was too impatient to wait for it. I told him I'd come back later and to call me when he found it.

It wasn't his fault that Daren was a no-good thief.

I headed back to my car, waiting out front, and the few people out on the street went out of their way not to walk too close to me. Good. I had enough fury and rage to last for days, enough to share with anyone else who chose to cross me, but I wanted to continue to save it up for one man: Daren.

My phone rang as I opened the door and got into the driver's seat. I quickly pulled out my phone and held it to my ear.

"What?"

"We found him. He's in a gambling den on the outskirts of town. It's called the Ivory Fountain off of Polaris and Spring Street."

"Excellent. Keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't leave. I'm on my way," I replied. I hung up the phone and tossed it on the seat next to me as I threw the car in drive. I turned around in the middle of t