Chapter 19: Taking Turns Beating the Dogs

"Gerald Wokey, what happened to you?" Kevin Letherdale sprinted over and hauled Gerald up, propping him into a sitting position. Gerald was hanging on by a thread. When he recognized Kevin, his eyelids fluttered open. He forced out the words like each one cost him blood. "Mr. Letherdale… they're here. You… be careful." "Who's here?" Kevin didn't understand. His question had barely left his mouth when faint footsteps drifted from deep inside the alley. Kevin's gaze darkened. He snapped his...