“Y-you’re the—the—” “The-the-the. Go on.” I flexed my claws as saliva dripped from my teeth, my mouth watering with anticipation. “Say it.” He stepped back, his spine hitting a wall as he shook with fear. “Say it!” “T-the Grouch,” he stuttered. I tilted my head, a low snarl escaping my clenched teeth. “Bingo.”

