C464 The Small Matter by the River

Wendell's heart was seized by terror, his earlier bravado completely vanished. His knees buckled, and he collapsed onto the ground with a heavy thud.

He made a feeble attempt to rise, his face beet-red with a mix of shame and rage, but his legs refused to cooperate. Powerless, he could only watch as Wood approached.

"Wood, please, stop."

"Let him go, for my sake