Jake steps closer. “You’re nothing. Don't forget that. We tolerate you, that's all. But if you step out of line, well…” His grin falls, his eyes hardening, “I wouldn’t want to waste my time having to deal with you, but I will if I have to.” Such dark threats from such small boys. I’d seen and fought bigger beasts that would have them wet their pants and leave them balled up in a fetal position.
