My Pound Of Flesh

ile and dominating aura couldn't let me think straight. I kept aski

here. I was more confused than ever. I was trying to gather my head around what was going on and what

d back the tears. Dad fell on his back, and I couldn't resi

re you

up and held me so close to him as though he

it will soon be over," my dad r

so devilishly as he walked close to Dad,

e heck is

ld hear was "Please don't hurt us." I didn't know when tears escaped my e

ked off the floor and grabbed his shirt.

hell away

my dad. He looked down at me with disdain; he had an unreadable countenance, but

as holding me to free me. I kicked and wriggled, but it was all in vain. The size of the m

was almost crying while holding u

't hurt my daughter; I

t her". Dad kept on begging that devil; he smirked and tur

have sworn, would burn him to the gro

you, right?" I was a bit confused by his words; I did

dn't say anything about it. I was quietly looking at both Dad and th

forget the past, and, Mom, I thought we

rained us of everything we had, and yet we couldn't save her. I can assure you, sir, I will get your money, ple

e you going to ge

his face. He looked at our apartment with disdain, and I wouldn't blame him

ses me; you can run but cannot hide from me, and I have come to c

rything behind to run for our dear lives. I didn't know how I felt realizing we were owing a ruthless man; th

I also didn't want to blame Dad for running either; no one would want to be indebted to

l just give me a little more time, I will get your

smirk and walked

turning my face from one side to the other as if he were examining me. I was scared as hell as I was standing fa

matter of months. Dad became so desperate and determined to save his w

and since you can't pay it back, I wil

h didn't just settle with me. I had only met him for a

Dad was busy shaking his head and pleading on the grou

finally announced it, looking directly into my eyes. I couldn't hol

Dad begged him, strug

she has nothing

ather visiting the children?" He stooped down, whispering into Dad's ear. I could

instead; she is just a

use will yo

aped from the grasp of the people holding him

honey, I

to me. Mace Hunter has grown angry and impatient; he can no longe

much as raise a finger, I will blow

eely. This was my closest contact with a gun. I have never been at gun

on his lips so he wouldn't make a sound and also lose his daughter.

. Matilda Hoult, you can end all this. I don't want to kill you or

loodshot eyes as he ke

father". He acted as if he were giving me options, but I knew he was just playin

pitch black. My whole world was coming to an end, and my dreams of a sweet, tender

ad's life was ac

oor, and Mace Hunter hid his gun behind him and signa

ocked when I saw Grace standing at the other end. I died a

I knew what would happen if I tried crossing hi

d bracelet that I bought earlier today". Gra

to put u

ill look at it later". I quickly replied to her while

like the

ld get home now. Is it not to

ave the two most important people in my life in danger. The devious bastard smiled as he told h

efore the intrusion?" he ask

to your dad's miserable life and your best friend's too, or w

in pure dism

her make a stand, fast

ulging out of their sockets, and she was struggling to breathe. I couldn't believe how far he

t them, please". I screamed, and he imm

. No... Mat

ake me and leave my

ignaled his men

you claim me". I begged him, but my pleas f

a! Dad kept on s