The second hand of the clock ticking coupled with the silence, set me on edge. I expected father James to immediately launch into his explanation, but once again he stood and walked to the window. There, he backed me and folded his hands behind his back.
“Maclaud town is under demon invasion, and it’s no mere coincidence either. An old demon, one of Satan’s followers, is here to, not just wreak havoc, but. . .” He stopped and turned round. “He’s here to kill you.”
“I got that part, but why?” I couldn’t understand it. What did I ever do to deserve death at the hand of anyone, talk more of a demon.
The whole thing sounded ludicrous, not to talk of downright unbelievable.
Father James sighed. “It is what it is, John. The reason is not far away.; please pay attention. You are part of God’
