When the man's eyes regained focus, Pike reached out with his left hand. This time he moved slowly, as if he were going to caress the man's cheek. He dug his thumb into the nerve where the jaw hinged with the zygomatic arch. The man tried to twist away, but he was taped to the chair. Pike held the pressure for a long time. When Pike let go, the man gulped air as if he had been under water. He worked his jaw, giving Pike the eyes you gave someone when you were telling him you would kill him. Pike's expression never changed.
( Robert Crais )
[ The Watchman ]
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