Both men looked at me with confusion.
“What?” asked Gerard.
“I’m not going to threaten to kill you,” I said with a wicked chuckle.
“You’re not?”
“No. I’m just going to tell you that I don’t care where you came from or what you did. Because right now we are all that’s left and we need to help each other in order to save this world,” I told them truthfully.
As a look of relief passed over their faces, I knew it was time to strike. I wanted my words to make an even bigger impact. I stepped closer and fondled my gun in adoration.
“On that same note if you do betray us just remember one thing. Out of everyone here, I have the most to lose and the most to fight for. So, my retribution will be harsh and slow.”
I continued to stare them down and I felt a sick satisfaction at the look of fear that began to form in Gerard’s azure eyes. Tom’s stayed blank and I wondered if he had any emotion beyond anger. But I dismissed him not willing to worry about that right at this moment.