Tracing Hearts by Kate Squires

Author:Kate Squires [Squires, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B017RUCBZM
Published: 2015-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Sebastian

We drive for hours, headed south. Julia finally succumbs to exhaustion and falls asleep with her cheek against the shoulder harness. She looks so peaceful. I observe her brows knitting together in some sort of dream. She winces, and I know it’s not a good one. My subconscious glares at me and tuts. I look back at the road and yawn. I’ve been driving all night. I need some fuel. As I turn off into the parking lot of a rest stop, I pull out my phone and dial. It rings three times.

“Dude, really? It’s five o’clock in the morning. Why the hell are you waking me up? I was about to have a wet dream,” Peter complains sleepily.

“We’re on the run. Two guys broke into our room last night, with guns.”

“Shit! You’re kidding?”

“I wish I were.”

“Are you all right? Is Julia okay? Where are you guys now?”

“I can’t say. It’s not safe. I think you were followed last night after you left Julia’s apartment. I can no longer give you our whereabouts. I’m sorry.”

He sighs. I know he’s pissed at himself for leading them to us, but I don’t blame him. He’s always been more of a desk jockey than infantry.

“I know, and for what it’s worth, I’m sorry too,” he says.

“Don’t sweat it, man. You’ve been a huge help to me through all of this. You’ve done more for me than anyone else would. You’ve always had my back.”

“And you’ve always had mine. Seb, what are you guys going to do? Have you talked to Mick yet?”

“Not yet. That’s my next call.” I swallow, not knowing when or if I’ll see my best friend again. “Hey, I love you, man. Be careful, okay?”

“Dude, don't make it sound like you’re breaking up with me. We’re going to see each other again. After the trial, after all this crazy shit is over, we’ll go out and have a beer. So, shut up, and keep your ‘I love you’s’. Save ‘em for Julia.”

I chuckle softly and look at her.

“Yeah. Whatever, douchebag. Later.”

I press end on my phone and dial Mick’s number. He answers on the second ring.

“It’s the prodigal son,” Mick says. “What trouble have you gotten yourself into now?”

“You know me well, don't you?” I shake my head. “I just fought off two guys with guns at my motel room. I’ve been driving all night. I need a place to crash, Mick. What can you do for me?”

I hear a groan, but no swearing or yelling, which is a good sign.

“Okay. Let me see what I can do. Where are you? I assume Julia’s still with you.”

“Of course she is. Where else would she be?” I say, irritated. My mood is most likely caused by lack of sleep.

“I’m just asking, no need to get testy. Is this line still safe?”

“Yes, I think so. We’re at a rest stop near Savanah, Georgia.”

“I’ll call you back in five.”

He hangs up but as promised, five minutes later, Mick calls me with the name of a hotel.

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