Surviving Extinction - The Extinction Series Book 6: A Thrilling Post-Apocalyptic Survival Series by Tara Ellis & Mike Kraus
Author:Tara Ellis & Mike Kraus [Ellis, Tara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Muonic Press Inc
Published: 2021-08-05T16:00:00+00:00
Chapter 15
TYLER
Tan Presi Rutu
Amazon Jungle, South America
The fire crackled and popped loudly, sending up a shower of sparks into the gathering twilight as Tyler stared into it. He jumped at the sound, wincing when he realized it was a conditioned response from being shot at so many times over the past three weeks.
They were gathered around the eating area outside Akubaâs dwelling, the old gang back together again to commiserate over a lean dinner and tea. Eddy sipped the Libi Prani and then pulled the cup away to sniff at it. Since heâd left before Jess had thought of the drinkâs potential, he wouldnât suspect the tea was anything other than something traditionally served by the Lokono with their meals.
Tyler wasnât the only one trying to discreetly watch Eddyâs reaction, and there was a heavy sort of anticipation as the few minutes of false normalcy played out. Because as much as everyone would like to welcome Eddy back with open arms, there were too many unanswered questions, and they certainly didnât believe that things were settled with Davies.
With Akuba gone to a meeting with the elders, everyone else was sitting in a loose circle around the fire, eating absently and staring anxiously at each other. Eddy was positioned in between Devon and Jason, opposite himself and Jess, while Peta paced continuously behind them all.
Less than an hour had passed since the confrontation with The Cured, and Tyler couldnât stop thinking about the bags of leaves hidden and waiting. They should already be well on their way with it, and getting as far away from that place as possible. His foot tapped out an agitated rhythm against the ground until Jess reached out and pressed down on his knee to stop it. Leaning close, she whispered under her breath. âWe have to be careful.â
Tyler knew she was right, but it didnât change how he felt. He was tired of being careful and of being scared. They had what they neededâ¦what his dad needed, and waiting for the sun to set, or for Eddy to show his hand, or for Davies to attack in spite of their deal, wasnât helping anyone. If Jason and Peta planned on staying there until the Lokono were successfully moved before they snuck the leaves out, it could be days. Tyler wasnât waiting that long.
âYou know that Dr. Davies wonât be satisfied for long with the current arrangement,â Eddy said, taking another long swallow of the tea. âWhile he believes he can successfully turn some of the Lokono, he will eventually wipe out the rest.â
âWill he try to use the new strain from the latest eruption?â Peta asked, stopping to stare intensely at him.
Nodding, Eddy sat his cup and bowl down and clasped his hands together. âYes, except in those already infected it appears to progress the disease in an alarming way.â He turned his head to speak directly to Jason for the first time. âIt will drive some people insane, and I believe this is what has happened in the past with the previous outbreaks.
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