Chapter 652

• Louis Delano was breathing loudly; he had never felt so scared in his life. He was aware of his hulking big brother, Claude, who stood a little away in his torn jeans and designer shirt stretching over his powerful, wide shoulders. But it was not Claude who could put the fear of the Lord in him; it was Piers Delano with his cold, cruel face, the hard eyes glinting behind the glasses as he stood motionless, behind Lou.
• What was he about to do? Thought Lou, quailing, trying not to cower as he anticipated another blow on his body, any minute now.
• Finally, the silence was too much for the youngest Delano in the room.