140 / 168
140
I knew that in a war like this there was no longer time to hesitate.
Getting rid of Sanin was a lesser evil that would prevent the loss of
more innocents. No more could I give into the fear that after this
discussion, I would cease to be degage.
The American slid a tattered book towards me, saying, ‘This was
an intriguing find in your house today.’
I laughed hesitantly, ‘Ah you Americans, what is so intriguing
about the Quran?’
He returned my smile, ‘your copy has been well read, but for it to
have collected dust, one must have left it for some time. Tell me, am
I wrong?’
He was right; I could no longer hand back the decision to
somebody in whom I struggled to believe in. My inevitable decision
to kill Sanin was the ultimate show that I could not condone his
actions any longer.
It was a life for the many lives… in the name of the greater good.
‘I trust you will make the right move Mr Yusuf.’
‘
The Lambs
Of War
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