The Wasteland Series: Books 1-3 of the post-apocalyptic survival series by Jon Cronshaw

Author:Jon Cronshaw [Cronshaw, Jon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: apocalyptic
Publisher: No World Press
Published: 2018-01-18T22:00:00+00:00

WHEN SAL OPENS THE door to the trading house, Abel rushes straight over to the diving helmet. He takes it in his hands, feeling the stiffness of the metal. He slides it onto his head, his ears bending against the rubber interior.

“How do I look?” he asks, his voice muffled.

“Ridiculous. But if that's what it takes.” She shrugs. “You can probably have a few more items.”

“Any new bottles come in?” His breath is warm against his face.

She nods. “Another couple of plastic ones, there's a metal one too.”

“I'll give you back this plastic one and swap it for the metal one if it's any good.”

She steps over to a table piled with empty plastic containers and wooden boxes. She moves a few things aside and holds up a metal water bottle with a black cap. “How's this?”

“Looks great. You tested it?”

“Of course.” She gives him an annoyed look.

“I’ll take it.” He looks around stiffly against the helmet, his peripheral vision limited as its weight presses down on his neck and shoulders. “Any spoons?”

“Still no spoons.” She folds her arms.

“Damn it,” he mutters. “That's fine. Should probably stock up on salt beef.”

“We can do that. And I'll throw in a few more tins for you.”

“That's great, Sal.” He lifts the helmet back over his head and cradles it under his right arm. “Actually had a bit of variety with the last few tins. Nice to have something that isn’t beans.”

She wraps a pile of salt beef in paper and hands it to Abel. She drops a few tins into his backpack, patting it when she closes the flap. “Will you be needing a bed tonight?”

He shakes his head. “Thanks, but I need to get back on the road. I'm itching to get to the city and get the kid back.”

Sal leans forward and hugs him for a long moment, holding her face against his neck. She kisses his cheeks and takes his hands. “Please promise me you'll be careful.”

“I'll try,” he says, looking into her dark eyes. He looks away, biting his lip. “Thanks, Sal.”

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