Colder Than Ice by MacPherson Helen

Author:MacPherson, Helen [MacPherson, Helen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Lesbian, Romance
ISBN: 9781932300291
Amazon: 1932300295
Goodreads: 569973
Publisher: Quest
Published: 2004-04-30T14:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

My Darling Charlotte,

The last few weeks have been somber to say the least. The tragic loss of our team members gravely affected the group. As for me, I still feel as if I’ve failed as the expedition leader. I should have watched my team more closely; this continent and its seductive nature are not to be trusted. We held a service for our comrades who did not return and then we were forced to continue on with life. To do nothing other than to dwell on their passing would not be productive, either emotionally or physically.

We have finished the main hut, marking its completion with a small celebration out of our meager rations. The loss of the others and the food they took with them has meant that I have been forced to ration some of our provisions, aware that not to do so may see us run short before our ship returns.

We have a little wood left and it is my intent to use this to construct a small building, for the purpose of developing a photographic record of our expedition. My photographer Ian Ross is an enthusiastic man, however his equipment is taking up far too much of the internal space of our working and living area, not to mention the awful smell of developing photographs. Hopefully this will keep him happy and the other members of the crew as well. All my love,

ERF

Antarctica—2010

ALLISON WATCHED MICHELA alight from the ski-demon. “Where do you think you’re going?” she demanded.

Michela turned and frowned. “What do you mean? We’ve got to get out of here and the only safe way to do this is if someone walks in front of the snow mobile and checks the path.”

Allison scowled. “I understand that. But, why are you doing it?”

Michela tilted her head. “I’m sorry, I don’t understand.”

“Just stop and think. You’ve spent the better part of the last hour going down into the bowels of the earth before having to drag yourself out. You must be about dead on your feet.” Allison eased her leg over the side of the vehicle. “Let me do this. Tell me what needs to be done.”

“I don’t think that’s a good idea.”

“Why?” Allison asked, her hands on her hips.

Michela forced herself to remain calm. “For a start, you may have a rudimentary understanding of glaciers, but have you had training in this?”

“No, but how difficult can it be?”

“It isn’t that easy to do, Allison. It requires a lot of focus and a fair degree of quick reaction. I’ll go ahead of you and check the ground. You’ve got to be prepared to maneuver the ski-demon to miss any cracks in the ice.”

Allison snorted. “Seriously, it can’t be that hard. Give me a quick run down of what has to be done.”

Closing her eyes, Michela rubbed the back of her neck in frustration. “Look, I know back at the camp we’d all normally discuss something before we reach agreement, but this isn’t the time or place for consensual decision making.

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