"What's happening?" Abby asked, diverting her gaze towards Samael, who was looking outside the store. Everyone seemed to be watching them; something was about to happen.
The laughter of the store owner caught both of their attention.
"I don't know, but don't let go of my hand. Look at me," Samael said, squeezing Abby's hand to get her attention.
"We need to get out of here as soon as possible, and for that, I need you to hold my hand, okay? Nothing bad will happen to you as long as you stay by my side," he said, and Abby took his words as a promise. She nodded her head in agreement and glanced one last time at the store owner, who was now watching her with the same macabre smile on his face.
Young Hamilton was truly frightened; her heart kept pounding as she struggled to release the ai
