Chapter 52
Hepplewhite, breathing heavily, kicked Smitty’s sword away and lifted his own. “Finish it now?”
Grogan, eyes fiery with malice replied “No.” His mouth twisted. “Get the dogs.”
Hepplewhite lowered his weapon. “Sure?” He indicated the two figures on the ground. “Better to finish it now.”
Grogan looked down. He kicked Spiker viciously in the ribs, causing a cry of pain. “Nah. They aren’t going anywhere. Get the dogs.”
Hepplewhite looked over at Tavia. The girl - still with the rope tight around her neck - had come to and was struggling to her feet. “What about her?”
Grogan spoke with a bleak cruelty. “Leave her to me.”
“Yeah.” Hepplewhite hesitated for a moment then turned and ran off.
Limping somewhat, Grogan went over to the girl, stood behind her and kicked her in the ba
