The Mantequero began to march towards Rupert and Samantha. "Now!!"
His cry was cut off sharp as Rafa's knife sliced into his back, followed by two smaller knives. All three quivered as the Mantequero fell forward.
Quick as a flash. The big man threw himself down to his knees and beside Ignacio and rolled the Mantequero onto his back. He screamed as the blades were driven deeper into his flesh, the point of Rafa's larger knife beginning to protrude through his chest. Rafa shifted his weight to the Mantequero's shoulders as he began to squirm. "Quick, boys,"he cried. "Hold him down."
Heather backed away, her hand to her mouth, her eyes staring in horror.
"Bring the stake,"Rafa said, pointing to the bloody spike lying beside the grave.
It was not Heather, but Rupert who obeyed his com
