Bill grit his teeth and seethed, ready to storm into the woods and take Grant on.

How many times had he been put down by the man? Or had Grant's wealth, and standing, and Starla lorded over him?

If Bill were just a little bit more dumb he'd act on his anger and go after Grant now. And he'd probably get himself killed as a result.

Reluctant (and with a part of him feeling like a coward), Bill started backing up from the trees, heading for the road that would take him back to town.

"I'm gonna stop you, Grant," he promised. "This time for good."