Dave's fingers dug into Todd's neck, his eyes boring into the man's defiant gaze. "Tell me who Master Tyler is," he growled, his voice low and menacing.
Todd's face reddened, his eyes bulging as he struggled to speak. "You...can...never...get...anything...from...me," he rasped, the words tumbling out in a slow, agonized whisper.
Dave's grip tightened, his fingers pressing deeper into Todd's neck. But instead of fear, a spark of determination flared in Todd's eyes. His hands, previously limp at his sides, began to twitch.
Flames erupted from Todd's palms, engulfing his body in a sudden, fierce blaze. Dave recoiled, his hands releasing Todd's neck as he stumbled backward. The heat from the flames washed over him, intense and suffocating.
