The Morgan Strain Series (Book 2): Point of Proximity by Max Lockwood

Author:Max Lockwood [Lockwood, Max]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: Post-Apocalyptic | Infected
Published: 2017-09-21T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

“Have you figured out what you’re going to say at the trial?” Alec asked Elaina after sitting in nervous silence for about an hour.

“I don’t know. I can tell the story from the beginning, but it’s hard to understand if you don’t know Bretton Vincent,” she groaned. “I just wish Natalia was here. She could back me up.”

“I briefly met him. I could talk about how awful he is,” Alec replied, clenching his fists.

Elaina gave him a half-smile, but her face fell back into a frown. “I really appreciate it, but I don’t know if they’re going to let you testify on my behalf.”

“Why not? I know you the most out of everyone here.”

“Yeah, but they also think we’re a couple. They can’t really ask you any questions about my character and expect to believe it.”

Alec’s head dropped. “You’re probably right.”

“Hey, Jimmy,” Thomas said to the man walking toward the cell. “What’s up?”

“The boss said he wants to move the trial to tomorrow. He said there’s some activity a few miles north of town that he wants to check out.”

“Is it anything serious?” Thomas asked, looking uneasy.

“He thinks that it’s just a small group of infected. The job would only take five to seven guys to clear them out, but that wouldn’t leave enough for a trial, and everyone is really looking forward to it.”

“Am I on duty?” Thomas asked.

“No, you have orders to stay here and guard these two. I know it’s not much fun, but you could probably just sleep here. I don’t think they’ll figure out how to escape any time soon.”

“Okay,” he replied, not seeming too pleased with his order. “Can you watch my post for a second while I go to the bathroom and get something to eat?”

“Sure,” Jimmy said. “But hurry—I’m supposed to go out on watch soon.”

“I’ll be quick,” Thomas said before turning on his heel and running out of the building.

Once Thomas was gone, Jimmy looked into the cell like he was looking at animals at the zoo. He studied them before opening his mouth to speak.

“So, what’s your deal?” he asked, wagging his finger between the two. “Are you like Bonnie and Clyde?”

“No,” Alec answered quickly. “We’re actually trying to cure the virus.”

Jimmy smiled. “Save it for the trial. I’m hoping I can be on the jury. I’d love to hear what you have to say for yourselves.”

“Do you plan on actually listening to us, or has everyone already made up their mind?” Elaina asked.

“Oh, sure,” he said lightheartedly, “we’re all very interested in your story. That’s why I’m disappointed that it’s all being delayed. We have to wait to try you tomorrow, which means the execution is pushed back to the next day.”

“Execution?” Alec gasped. “You can’t plan an execution!”

The man looked confused. “Then how will the firing squad know when to show up if we don’t plan it in advance?”

“She’s innocent! You don’t just kill innocent people because you believe whatever crap you hear on the news!”

“Calm down, boy.

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