Ascendant Among All

Chapter 79 (A small task)

Burke stepped forward, his eyes cold and calculating as always. "I told you to be careful," he said, not offering any comfort. "You’ve attracted the wrong kind of attention."

Jeremy wiped the sweat from his brow, glaring at his uncle.

"And whose fault is that?" he snapped. "You’re the one who brought me into this mess."

Burke shrugged. "Maybe. But I also just saved your life. So, you’re welcome."

Jeremy was about to retort, but he stopped, realizing that Burke wasn’t wrong. As much as he hated to admit it, he owed his uncle this time.

"You need to stay sharp, Jeremy," Burke continued, his tone colder now. "The Freaks won’t stop. And neither will I."

Jeremy stood still for a moment, watching as Burke made his way toward the black sedan. His uncle’s expression was unreadable, but there was always a hint of menace lurking beneath that calm exterior.

“Get in the back seat,” Burke intoned, not even bothering to look back.

For a split second, Jeremy considered walking away, leaving