Chapter 145: UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS

Gary's patience was wearing thin as he faced Jason in the middle of an empty football field. The tension in the air was palpable, and the growing circle of shifters surrounding them left no room for escape. "I won’t repeat my question," Gary said, his voice low and menacing. The seriousness in his tone suggested that this encounter could end poorly for Jason. Jason met Gary’s gaze with defiance. "No matter what you say, I don’t know where he is." His voice dripped with bitterness, and the shifters closed in around him, their presence a clear indication of the danger he was in. Gary’s patience was running out. "Think again, Jason," he commanded. He took a few deliberate steps closer to Jason, with Canan and his shifters flanking him. The tension among the five vampires standing behind Jason was evident as they hissed, sensing the perilous situation. "Are you trying to pressure me? Threaten me?" Jason’s voice quivered slightly as he attempted to maintain h