Primordial Earth: Book 3 (The Extinction Series - A Prehistoric, Post-Apocalyptic, Sci-Fi Thriller) by Baileigh Higgins

Author:Baileigh Higgins [Higgins, Baileigh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Independent
Published: 2020-11-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

On the morning of the third day after the raptor attack, everyone got up extra early. The living room buzzed with life as they made their preparations, and the bathroom looked like it had a revolving door. Everyone was eager to leave the boat. It was just too small to contain the lot of them, and they were getting in each other’s way.

Rogue likewise looked forward to the trip but for an entirely different reason. Though she hadn’t mentioned it to anyone, she missed her mother, Olivia. Their last conversation had ended in a fight, and Rogue longed to make amends. I have to tell her I’m sorry and that I love her. No matter what.

She was careful to hide her feelings from Moran; however, not willing to stir up bad vibes. Though she doubted the two women would get along, she still wanted them to meet. They were the most important figures in her life, after all.

With that thought in mind, she checked and double-checked that everything was in place. She wanted no problems to arise later on. In one corner sat a pile of rucksacks, packed and ready for the journey ahead. Each bag contained food, water, medicine, clean clothes, toiletries, a sleeping bag, and a raincoat—everything they needed besides their weapons.

Those had all been inspected, cleaned, oiled, and sharpened. Her machete, Moran’s hatchets, Bruce’s samurai sword, Bear’s hammer, and Steven’s crossbow. Seth also used a crossbow and a hunting knife for close quarters. She’d even dug out an extra supply of bolts for the bows. There was a whole box full in the storeroom, and they still had a few grenades left as well.

“All done,” she announced with satisfaction.

Outside it was still dark, and the world was quiet in preparation for dawn. It contrasted sharply with the low hum of conversation inside the boat, accompanied by an undercurrent of excitement.

The smell of fried wild onions and garlic hung thick in the air, competing with the heady aroma of fresh coffee. Her stomach growled in anticipation, and she headed for the kitchen. Along the way, she spotted Bruce relaxing on the couch and cut toward him. “How are you doing today?”

“Much better, thanks.”

“Are you up for the walk?” she asked. “It’s a long way, and it’s hot and humid. Not pleasant at all.”

“Don’t worry about me. I’ll make it,” he replied.

She placed one hand on his forehead, relieved to find it cool. “Alright, but if you start to feel bad—”

“I’ll tell you, I promise,” Bruce said, pushing her hand away with quiet determination. “Stop worrying about me.”

“I can’t help it,” Rogue said with a shrug.

“I know, but I’m sure Seth could use your help in the kitchen. He looks a bit overwhelmed.”

Rogue laughed. “I’m sure he is. Cooking for so many in such a small space isn’t easy.”

“Off with you then,” Bruce said, waving her away.

She sidled up to Seth and planted a kiss on his cheek. “How’s my favorite guy in the world doing today?”

“He’s just peachy,” Seth said with a grunt.

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