Sundown Series (Novella): Alone by Konstantin Courtney

Author:Konstantin, Courtney [Konstantin, Courtney]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: Zombie Apocalypse
Publisher: Courtney Konstantin
Published: 2017-11-03T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

They found the abandoned cars easily with the moon to light their path. They stayed off the road, but away from the trees. The trees at night were black and ominous. Easton stared into them so often he was making himself believe something was moving between the trunks. But when he would look away and then back, nothing was there. The forest could keep its secrets.

They decided to bunk in a minivan, because it was long enough to sleep in the back. They could also stay hidden if needed. Looking through the other cars, Easton was thrilled to find a blanket, a case of soda and a flashlight to add to their packs. Moving with the light of the moon they created a small bed with their found blanket and backpacks as pillows.

Climbing into the van, Easton slid the side door shut, closing them in. Thankfully with the sun down, the vehicle wasn’t stifling hot. He checked all the doors, ensuring they were locked against any possible intruders. At least they would hear them trying to get in if someone did find them.

Candace peeled back the lid on two cans of beans, handing one with a fork to Easton. He looked at the can trying to decide if he had any appetite. Since kicking Scooter in the head, Easton had a general sick feeling in his stomach. With Alex they had one serious run in with bad people that were still breathing. But that time, Alex held her own, despite Easton wanting to back her up. Now he realized she was protecting him as much as he wanted to protect her.

“You have to eat, East,” Candace said. To demonstrate, she forked cold beans into her mouth. She also cracked open two soda cans, and handed one to Easton. He couldn’t resist a carbonated caffeinated beverage ever.

“I know,” Easton replied, taking a sip from the soda can. It was like drinking sand, he couldn’t really taste anything.

“It’s not your fault,” Candace said. Easton looked up from his can of beans. Her chin was raised in defiance, looking the fear of what almost happened in the face. In the dark of the night, he couldn’t see her eyes, and suspected her anxiety hid there.

“I shouldn’t have taken you in there. It was a bad call,” Easton replied.

“Bad calls happen. There was no way to know that the place was full of scumbags,” Candace said defiantly.

“I need to be a better judge of character. I have to take care of you, Candy. And on top of all of that, we are forty miles from where we lost Alex. Now we have to walk back,” Easton said, leaning back against the wall of the van in defeat. He put a bite of beans in his mouth and chewed on auto pilot. Candace was right. If they were going to walk forty miles, fueling their bodies would be important.

After their meal, the kids laid awake for a while. Their afternoon nap threw off their sleep schedules.

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