“Put those handcuffs on now, or it’s this flea bag’s life.” Theron pressed the knife deeper against Mark’s neck, causing a little red stream down his neck.
I felt my power waning as the fear set in. I had to be careful and play the line. I couldn't risk Mark’s life while not completely complying to Theron’s wishes.
I lifted the handcuffs in the air to show Theron I was listening. “Okay, you win.” I placed one of the metal cuffs around my wrist, but I hesitated for the other one. I closed my eyes and listened for any indication the others were close. I could hear a small creature scurry through the bushes and scramble up a tree. A bird fluttered through the forest and landed on a branch. Another bird called out to its distant lover.
I couldn’t hear my friends. Where were they? I wasn’t
