Hunter crouched down, sitting on his heels and tapped Nathan's chest with the wheel brace as if testing how strong his bones and muscles could be beneath his skin. He placed the L-shape side of the steel tool under Nathan's chin, and with the help of it, turned Nathan's face towards himself so that Nathan could look into his eyes.
Changing his position, Hunter dropped to his knees, shifting his body weight on them. Nathan's tear-soaked eyes rounded to their fullest in fright as Hunter raised the tool in the air, gripping it with both hands. Hunter grinned, his eyes glinting with sadistic pleasure as he saw the look of terror taking over Nathan's face.
Within seconds the wheel brace struck Nathan's chest on the left side, shattering the bones of his ribcage. Hera screamed, thrashing under Danny's hold. Her brother supported her weight by wrapping his arms around her middle when her body plunged, bending forward.
