Lies (The David Chance Series Book 3) by Hileman John Michael

Author:Hileman, John Michael [Hileman, John Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-01-13T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

Brad's broken body writhed on the carpet in front of David as splattered pools of blood soaked into the pale carpet around him. His sweat-slicked hair stuck to his bloody face, and his chest gasped for short breaths.

"See this, David?" said the officer, clutching a clump of Brad's hair and pulling him up. "You are responsible for this. But you can stop it."

David's eyes flicked down to the knife sitting in front of him.

"That's right. Use it on yourself. Prove you have what it takes to save your son. Cut yourself. Now."

Brad spit out a mouthful of blood so he could speak. "Don't listen to him."

The officer kicked him in the ribs with a combat boot. A long slow wheeze forced its way out of Brad's throat as his body curled on the carpet.

"Do it! Cut yourself! Prove you have what it takes to save your son!"

David grabbed the knife and pulled it toward himself.

"Don't," whispered Brad. His pleading eyes looked up from the ground.

This was only going to get worse. The demons had made their point. They were given authority to hurt Brad far beyond what David was able to stand. He didn't understand why God would allow such a thing, but he couldn't deny the truth of it. If he didn’t comply with their demands, the next blow might leave his friend permanently damaged—or dead. He couldn't live with that. He gripped the cold handle tightly in his hands and closed his eyes.

Brad's voice gurgled. "Don't!"

With a powerful stroke David slid the blade across his thigh. He braced himself for the worst pain imaginable, but it didn't hurt nearly as bad as he’d expected. It could have been the endorphins coursing through his veins, or adrenaline. He didn't know. But he was grateful for whatever had kept the pain at bay. He looked down at the slit in his leg and the blood seeping out. His stomach rolled.

The demon sprang across the office and pushed him back against the couch. "Let's see how you did." His hand went to the wound and peeled the flesh open. Searing pain shot through his leg. "Good! Very good! He’ll do it! We knew you would! Now," he said, climbing back to his feet, "I will release your friend."

He walked to the door and opened it. Two men in construction clothes came in and clutched Brad by the armpits and ankles. His friend cried out in pain as they hoisted him and dragged him away.

As the door slammed shut, David turned a fierce eye toward his adversary. "How do I know he’ll be safe."

"What?" said the officer, with a wounded expression. "Is my word not good enough for you?"

David fumed.

"Don't worry, you'll have your proof. It's all you creatures whine about."

He walked over to the other side of the office and slid a closet door open. Inside, gagged and bound on the floor, was his son. David's body lurched forward.

The officer threw a hand out. "Stop!" His eyes leveled on David's. "Don't.

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