Matteo's dark, lethal eyes locked onto Kelly, a slow, merciless smirk playing on his lips.
"Hi, Kelly," Matteo said, his voice smooth, quiet, and absolutely deadly. "Your invitation to see me has finally been accepted."
Kelly stumbled backward, absolute panic seizing him instantly. All the bold confidence he had displayed just seconds ago vanished, leaving his face completely pale. Before he could even form a single word or attempt to explain himself, Matteo took one step forward.
With lightning-fast speed, Matteo's hand shot out, clamping brutally around Kelly's neck.
He lifted Kelly slightly, cutting off his airway. Kelly choked, his hands instantly flying up to claw desperately at Matteo's iron grip. "Please..." he wheezed out, his eyes wide with frantic panic.
"I warned you, didn't I?" Matteo whispered, his voice dangerously low, his fingers tightening just enough to make Kelly's vision blur.
"Please... Matteo..." Kelly choked, tears of fear springing to his eyes.
