Chapter 112

The fury that was brewing at the surface starved for more bloodshed even if it was innocent bloodshed. Benjamin’s eyes were dark and fixed on its target demanding retribution that was not fulfilled by just the death of Tom.

“Please, Benny,” Erin begged sweetly.

Gradually the raw anger in his eyes fizzled out. He reluctantly dropped the gun down pointing it at the ground. As a collective we all breathed a sigh of relief when he took a few steps back drunkenly as if he had been intoxicated by the emotions. He turned and leaned against a tree all the strength drained away from him.

Craig went to him and began speaking quiet, comforting tones to Benny. Even at a distance I saw the tears falling down his face in torrents. The same misery was awash all over Erin’s face; she wanted to go comfort him, but she was too raw, too torn.