CHAPTER 4 The low timbered voice brought Petree out of his slumber. “Petree, you are safe.” Petree shivered at the low baritone rumbling words. Trying to see who was the man behind the voice, Petree tried to open his eyes, but it was taking too much energy… energy Petree just didn’t have left in him. “Come on little one. You need to open your eyes so that you know you’re safe.” Petree would have laughed if he could. A thought suddenly hit Petree. What if this man was here to finish the job? No, if that was the case, he would just finish killing him. Besides, his voice was so gentle and soft… Petree knew he could listen to the man speak for hours and never grow tired of hearing him. Petree tried to move, but the pain running throughout his body was just too intense and all he could do

