Page 108 of Samson

“Shoot.”

“Is it true what they say about you?”

“That depends on what they say.”

“That you used to be this tough guy who could take on an army of men?”

“You hadn’t heard about me before now?”

“Nope. Maybe you’re not as renowned as you think.”

“Who said I think anything of myself?”

“I’ve heard them talking. They say you’re bulletproof. That’s why Demir hasn’t shot you. Does that mean you’re bombproof too?”

“If I’m bulletproof, why do you bother with the guns?”

“I didn’t say I believe it.”

“I’m a regular guy like you.”

“I don’t see what everyone thinks is so impressive about you. What made you so hard to catch?”

Samson almost said luck but then saw an opportunity he would have refused when he was a free man. It was a long shot, but the God he served did the impossible.

“It may sound unbelievable, but the truth is, God has protected me. He had plans for me, and He made sure I could fulfill those plans.”

“That explains some things.”

“Does it?”

“We’re going after Christians. You’re one of them. I guess Demire likes seeing you guys blow yourselves up while you build weapons for him to kill other Christians.”

“When I was brought here, I wasn’t much of a follower of God.”

“Then why do you think you deserve your god’s protection?”

Samson shook his head, surprised by the tears that surfaced. “I never deserved it. But for some reason, He never gave up on me.”

“Sounds like Demir was right. Keeping you in the dark is causing you to lose your mind. Just don’t try anything stupid.”

“You mean like blowing myself up? I’m telling you the truth. Jesus loves you too.”

The guard chuckled. “You really are nuts.”

“Just think about it.”

“No thanks.”

Samson sent up a silent prayer that the guard wouldn’t be able to get those words out of his head. There was still time.

“How much longer do you think this is going to go on?” Samson said. He’d tried his best offering salvation; now he needed information if he could get it.

“What?”

“The prep with the bombs. I’ve lost track of how much material I’ve gone through.”

“You’re not supposed to keep track. It will be done when it’s done.”

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