Moving With The Sun: A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller (Book Three in the Troop of Shadows Chronicles ) by Nicki Huntsman Smith

Author:Nicki Huntsman Smith [Smith, Nicki Huntsman]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-03-04T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 26 – Tyler

“Dude, seriously. What the hell is up with you?” Kenny said. They were out on the Celestial Seas angling for grouper or perhaps dolphin fish. “And why the hell are we trying to catch a dolphin? They’re smart, you know. Probably smarter than you, blondie.”

“We’re not trying to catch a dolphin,” Tyler replied. “We’re trying to catch a dolphin fish, known to landlubbers as mahi-mahi.”

“Then why didn’t you just say mahi-mahi? And why haven’t answered my question. What is up your butt?”

It was another splendid day on the open water with just enough wind to propel the boat. Tyler had the fleeting thought of continuing to sail east forever. That would be one way to escape the impossible situation in which he found himself. He had to choose between Rosemary and Kenny and Hector and Ingrid and all the other Colonists he had grown to love, or a bewitching psychopath who had captivated his heart and soul.

Perhaps he should spill his guts to Kenny. That would shut up the little shit for once.

“Maybe I’m worried about having a killer in our midst. Weren’t you even bothered by seeing Howard die right before your eyes?”

“I didn’t like the guy. He was a pud wacker. Served no purpose in the Colony other than to give people a hard time. We’re better off without him.”

Tyler was not surprised to hear the teenager vocalize what everyone else probably thought. Still, the lack of empathy was worrisome. The thought triggered another.

“Poison. Now there’s an interesting factoid. Who has access to poison?”

Kenny snorted. “You got me there, pardner. You think I’m the number one suspect? That could be fun.”

“No, because I know you, but other people who don’t know you are aware of your creepy little poison darts. I expect Lucas will come knocking on our door any day now.”

“You may be right about that.” He grinned while wielding an Abu Garcia rod and reel – Tyler’s second best – and casting almost as expertly as Tyler did himself. There were few tasks the young genius couldn’t master once he put his mind to them. The kid was exceptional.

“He probably will,” Kenny continued, focusing on the water which had transitioned from turquoise to cobalt this far out. “He’s the sheriff in these here parts, and he’s not as obtuse as people think. So back to what’s really up your butt...”

“Fine.” Tyler adjusted the mainsail a fraction to utilize a sudden, cool breeze. “You open up to me about your past and I’ll tell you what’s been on my mind. Deal?”

Kenny didn’t reply for at least a minute. Tyler decided he wasn’t going to, until suddenly he spoke. His focus stayed on the rolling sea while he talked.

“I had two little sisters and a baby brother...half-sisters and brother, technically. Different baby daddies, not that it matters.” This was Kenny’s real voice, not an impression of anyone. “When the plague began, we were living with our mom in Brownsville...East Brooklyn. You ever been to the city?”

“Never in my life.

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