Forrest, showing no interest in pursuing them, laid down his terms.

“Come quietly, and I'll be lenient. But if you resist, you'll regret it."

Joe's mouth dropped open in disbelief. “That's cruel."

"It's necessary," Forrest snapped back, a smirk playing at his Lips.

"Remember, you tried to fool me once." He settled himself on the steps, beckoning Joe. "Come over here."