The Mantequero began to march towards Rupert and Samantha. "Now!!"

His cry was cut off sharp as Rafa's knife sliced into his back, followed by two smaller knives. All three quivered as the Mantequero fell forward.

Quick as a flash. The big man threw himself down to his knees and beside Ignacio and rolled the Mantequero onto his back. He screamed as the blades were driven deeper into his flesh, the point of Rafa's larger knife beginning to protrude through his chest. ...