THE HEARTLESS KILLER

The next day, Chief Yaqub looked much better in his senses. There was nothing to be afraid of but his wounds would take quite some time to heal. 

He was now talking and assuring his people that their chief was safe.

Gerald watched him curiously, sitting beside him. Noticing his curious gaze, the chieftain asked, "What are you looking at?"

"I am trying to figure out what must have made you so strong. You only know what pain you are suffering through, and yet you have this assuring smile on your face.

The moment your people got to know that you are out of danger, it felt like someone had blown a new life in them." Gerald was candid with his words, and for some reason, he didn't feel intimidated by the chief, who was taller and bulkier than him.

The chief smiled upon hearing that.