Home: A Stranded Novel by Shaver Theresa

Author:Shaver, Theresa [Shaver, Theresa]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2013-05-08T03:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Alex’s heart was roaring in her ears and it felt so loud that she was sure that whoever was coming towards her hiding place would be able to hear it. Her brain was frantic with the thought that Dr. Mack had given her away and the guards were searching for her. Her rifle was too long to manoeuvre in the close confines of the tree, so she leaned it up against the trunk and pulled out her handgun, using her thumb to flip off the safety. She saw the outline of the person pass her tree through the thick needle encrusted branches and heard him grunt when the toe of his boot caught on a root. She let out the breath she didn’t even know she was holding as the man passed by and stopped at the tree line and looked out into the barnyard.

Alex closed her eyes in frustration and flipped the safety back on as she holstered her gun. The grunt she had heard was all she needed to identify the person in front of her. Leaving her pack and rifle under the tree, she slipped soundlessly between the branches and crept up behind the person. Using her pointed finger she poked it into his back and whispered, “BANG! You are now covered in pink neon paint!”

Josh whirled around and grabbed her and pulled her into his arms. She was a little shocked by his intensity but hugged him back. She was just as surprised when he shoved her back and keeping a hold of her arms gave her a little shake.

“Alex, what the hell are you doing?!” he asked in a low, fierce voice.

She checked the yard over his shoulder but it was too dark to see anything so she pulled him back into the trees where she had hid her pack before answering. His accusatory tone had her temper rising. This was why she hadn’t gone back with Emily to get the medical supplies from base. She hadn’t wanted to fight with anyone about her decision to sneak into the barn where the men were being held. They had all agreed not to make contact with anyone on this first scouting mission and she had broken that earlier, when she approached Dr. Mack. She knew there would be an argument when her friends found out that she was going back.

She left Josh fuming as she crawled into the tree and retrieved her pack and rifle. When she emerged with her things and stood up he tried again.

“Alex…” he got out before she cut him off.

“No! I’m sorry Josh but I have to do this. My father is hurt and sick and if he doesn’t get the medicine I have he could lose his leg or die! I know we said we wouldn’t make contact but this is too important!”

“Alex, will you shut up for a minute?! I’m not here to stop you. I’m here to back you up! Of course you have to help your dad.

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