If Arrin hadn’t been slowed by his injuries,he would’ve bounded over the several white patio tables and chairs in his path and made it over the wall, completing his suicide attempt before Cody could catch him. But as it was Cody was on him by the time he had one leg over the wall.

Arrin cursed in his native language as he struggled to break free from Cody’s grip. He was almost free when Pastor Willis added his strength to Cody’s, and together they succeeded in planting him face down on the cold, brown tile patio. With a knee in the lower back Cody kept Arrin pinned while he handcuffed Arrin’s hands behind his back.

After dragging Arrin to his feet, Cody escorted him back to the wheelchair, breathing heavily from his exertions. He stayed on his guard in case Arrin de...

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