C116 Cruelty truth

"I'll give you another ten seconds."

"One, two, three, four."

Then I saw him swallow.

"Five, six, seven, eight."

His hands clenched into fists, and his breathing became heavier and heavier. It was obvious that his pain was also getting heavier and heavier.

"Nine …"

"Wait," I said, "but you have to promise me one condition."

I raised my eyebrows. "You sure know how to bargain. Tell me first