Author's pov
"Tsk, a fierce little wolf with sharp teeth. I like this one!"
James Cruz's evil smile spread across his face, his lips stained with fresh blood, making him look almost vampiric.
Aria's heart involuntarily trembled.
The way he looked at her like she was prey sent chills down her spine.
She watched him casually bandage his ear while she gathered her courage, forcing herself to appear calm.
"Fair enough. I accept defeat. I'll pull out another nail," she said, trying to keep her voice steady.
"Pfft." James Cruz suddenly burst into laughter as if she'd just told the world's funniest joke.
Then his voice turned ice cold.
"I make the rules of this game, so I decide how we play. Now, one nail is only worth ten thousand dollars. But you lost one million th
