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Show 72 Ahote grabbed the bag and stuffed it in his loincloth. He raced back to the ladder and caught Chua's foot just before he reached the top. "You," Ahote said, tightening his grip on Chua's foot. "Do not run from me." Ahote grabbed Chua's other foot. Chu^a lost his balance and tumbled back down the ladder. He head smacked the kiva floor. Ahote pinned Chua to the ground and slapped his face over and over. Chua burned with anger. I hate you, I hate you, he yelled in his head. "F|f tie you up and leave you here." Ahote grabbed his broken sandal strap and forced Chua's hands behind his back to tie them. v ^ He wound the leather strap tightly around Chua's wrists. Pain shot from msv wrists through his entire body. Chua tried to wrench away, but Ahote held on to him. "Better still, take me to your mother," Ahote said. "Leave her alone," Chua said. "Ahhhhhhhh, You disobedient boy," Ahote tightened the grip on his wrists and forced him up the ladder. When they reached the top, he raised his hand to strike Chua again. Chua cowered, and Ahote laughed. "Take me to your mother. The elders will deal with you later." If Ahote hit Chua, would he hit Apa also? CHAPTER 16 |
