Prophecy. James Axler

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      They carried no weapons, and they stood in a loose, easy manner that showed no obvious threat. But each man was stocky and heavily muscled. Their faces were impassive, so it was impossible to judge their intent.

      Jak knew that he had been unforgivably slack in his approach to the crop, the lack of attention he had paid to his own back trail. Whatever happened now, he had to accept that he was responsible for his own position. Studying them, he could see that the one with the bandanna was closest. He would have to be the first point of attack. He could palm a knife, which would even the odds a little. Nonetheless, at such close quarters, to be outnumbered three-to-one were less than great odds. Especially as he was prone, and they were looming over him.

      Jak tensed himself. Would they expect him to attack? Surprise might be all he had…

      But it was Jak who was to be taken by surprise.

      Chapter Six

      “White man…whiter than white man,” the Native American with the bandanna chuckled. “Legend never told us it would be like this.”

      Jak had been poised to spring to his feet and take his chances. But the tone of the man’s voice disarmed him. There was no malice in there; no hint of any hostility. If anything, he seemed to take the view that Jak was friend rather than foe.

      Instinct would not let Jak completely let down his guard. Nonetheless, he relaxed slightly, the tension slackening in his muscles.

      “We don’t mean you harm,” one of the others said, “but we couldn’t risk you attacking.”

      Jak nodded. If he was in their position, he would act defensively. And he had to give it to them; they were good. It was a more than evenly matched standoff, and they knew it.

      “What do with me now?” he asked, aware that while he was still prone he was at their mercy.

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