Kicking it in Boot Camp (Out of NYC Book 3) by Kate Seger

Author:Kate Seger [Seger, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-08-23T04:00:00+00:00

As the hours stretch on in the chaotic infirmary, I find myself caught in a never-ending cycle of uncertainty. Every move I make feels like a misstep; every attempt to be helpful falls short. I curse under my breath as I knock over a pail of soapy water, spilling it on the floor. The final straw. I'm ready to blow this fucking popsicle stand. I'm only here to get drugs. I'm no nurse, and this clearly isn't working out.

Seeing my growing frustration, Dr. Hernandez approaches me with a sympathetic expression. I'm convinced she's going to fire me, which honestly would be fine by me at this point… I'll get some other job and find another way to get my precious pills. Even in a place like this, there must be a black market. There’s always a seedy underbelly.

Instead, she says, "Ashlynn," her voice gentle, "why don't you take a break? We'll manage here. Come back in an hour."

I nod, grateful for the respite. Though it's meant to be a moment of relief, my mind races with a different purpose. As I step away from the bustling ward, a dangerous idea takes root—I've been left to my own devices, which offers me an opportunity to pursue my real goal.

I wander the infirmary, my footsteps careful and calculated, trying to look like I belong and avoid drawing attention to myself. I keep my eyes peeled for any signs or clues that could lead me to what I seek—medication. My heart pounds, guilt mingling with fear.

A junkie is never really sorry that they stole. The drugs are a need, not a want, for us. But we sure as shit regret it when we get caught. So I have to be really fucking careful. Lord knows what the punishment for stealing is in a place like this.

I slip into side rooms, quietly opening drawers and cabinets, searching for any indication of the drugs that I need just to make it through the goddamn day. My hands shake. I know it's wrong. I know I shouldn't be doing this, but if I can just get some more, the constant fear of running out won't press down on me like a thousand-pound weight.

Minutes turn into what feels like an eternity as I scour each room, growing increasingly frustrated by my lack of success. Panic sets in, accompanied by a sinking feeling that maybe I'm chasing something that doesn't exist. What if they have no drugs here? It's totally possible. Not like the pharmaceutical companies are making deliveries. They could have run out early on when the plague first started and—

Just as I'm about to give up, my eyes catch a thin beam of light trickling in from an adjacent room. I approach cautiously, my blood pounding in my ears. With bated breath, I push open the door, revealing a small storage area filled with shelves of neatly arranged medical supplies.

My eyes scan the room, searching for the object of my desire—the one thing that matters so much to me I’d take a stupid fucking risk like this to get it.

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