Rumble in the Jungle (Fight Card Book 13) by Jack Tunney

Author:Jack Tunney [Tunney, Jack]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: Men's Adventure, War & Military, Action & Adventure, Literature & Fiction
Amazon: B00AYQCMEM
Publisher: Fight Card Productions
Published: 2013-01-07T11:00:00+00:00

TWENTY-FIVE

The prisoners were herded into the marshaling area. There was no doubt about the reason why. Patrick was going to be punished for his escape attempt. O'Toole felt guilty. He should have known Patrick would never give in so easily. The young man was too headstrong.

Now, Patrick would have to face Crator. It may have been better for Patrick if he had been killed while trying to escape. That would have been quick and merciful. Fighting Crator in the ring was prolonged, brutal, torture.

O'Toole watched as two guards carried Krieger's throne out and placed it in position beside the ring. The ceremony was about to commence. One of the guards dusted down the throne in preparation for Krieger's arrival.

Pompous ass, O'Toole thought.

He was getting sick and tired of Krieger's omnipotent posturing.

At ringside, Sez So guards were laughing and betting on the outcome of the fight. Not if Patrick would win, but how long would he last. As the money changed hands, O'Toole shook his head in disgust.

In his own good time, Krieger made his way to the marshaling area, marching with his riding crop swinging loosely by his side. However, rather than taking a seat on his throne, he climbed up into the ring and looked down at the prisoners. He had a message.

“Once again, it would appear you men refuse to listen to the truths I tell you. Let me reassure you once again escape is not possible from Camp XXI. There are only two outcomes for those who attempt to escape. One is death. The other, if you are caught and happen to survive, is punishment in the ring. And there will be no leniency.

“As you are no doubt aware, one of the Americans has tried to test me on this. He was caught. And now he will face the consequences in the ring with Crator.”

Patrick was pushed out of the dressing hut by two guards and shunted towards the ring. His body was covered in cuts and teeth marks from where the dog had savaged him. He walked with a slight limp.

O'Toole already knew Patrick would be no match for Crator. The young American was not cut out for it. In fact, after the injuries sustained in his escape attempt, he should have been in a hospital. He was not fit for any physical activity.

As Crator climbed into the ring, Krieger stepped down and walked to his throne. He glanced around with head high, taking in the prisoners, making sure no was laughing or ridiculing him. No one was. Satisfied he was in complete control, Krieger sat down, crossing one leg over the opposite knee.

It was showtime.

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