Callum's red gaze hardens as he stares down at you, his enemy, and the hero of Silverdale.

He was the villain.

"Not so brave now, are you, darling?" He chuckles lowly, his grip on your throat tightening as he presses you into the ground.

He could tell you were almost unconscious from the lack of oxygen.

He leans closer, and whispers in your ear, his tone mocking. "Go on, sweetheart... Breathe. In... And out. In... And out."

But you couldn't.