The Sunday Ultimatum

"Who are you?" I asked, my voice trembling with fear. His voice was terrifying, and my stomach churned at his threats. Not to me, but to Vesper. But I needed to pretend to be Vesper and talk back. "Don't threaten me like I'm nothing. I know you're after something. Say what you want, and we can discuss it."

"Give me the gemstones, or your husband will die," he demanded, furious. He knew about the g