A few minutes later…
Riley stood quietly in the middle of a wide, grassy plain.
The air was cool, and the wind rolled across the field, rustling the grasses around his boots.
Behind Riley stood a massive, burly man whose physique would have frightened most.
His shoulders were thick as tree trunks, and a long red scar was carved from the side of his forehead down to his chin.
His head was bald, shining brightly under the light, and his face was rugged.
But despite his intimidating appearance, Burus was shivering uncontrollably in the presence of Riley.
He looked like he wanted to run away. and forget this meeting ever happened.
However, his legs remained frozen to the ground, refusing to obey him.
Even though this was supposed to he his farm, his hands were trembling behind his back, his breathing heavy.
Each time his gaze flicked up and met Riley's, he felt something squeeze him in his chest, making it harder to breathe.
