CHAPTER 8
“You say your partner was captured?” The man’s eyes darted back and forth.
Simon nodded but kept his gaze to the floor. “Two weeks ago now. I came to warn you.”
“Warn me?”
He lowered his voice. “You were one of the names on her list.”
“I was on a list?”
“I have it here.” Simon patted his pocket. “You were going to be her last delivery. I only thought it fair to tell you.” He unzipped his backpack.
“What are you doing?”
“They didn’t find our Bibles. I still have some for you.”
The man took a step back. “You couldn’t pay me to touch those.”
Simon reached into the bag. “I could just leave you a few ...”
He shoved the backpack against Simon’s chest. “Take your books and your list and get as far away from me as possible.”
Simon hung his head. “If that’s what you want.”
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