Being Hunted by C. A. Gleason

Author:C. A. Gleason [Gleason, C. A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: C.A. Gleason
Published: 2019-07-21T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 7

Jonah closed the door behind him and locked it. Doreen was on the couch, knitting, and Heike stood atop a stepladder, her tongue stuck out of the side of her mouth as she concentrated on placing an ornament just beyond her reach. Doreen had mentioned that Heike’s real father had stuck his tongue out while immersed in projects too.

“Heike, what are bird feet called?” Jonah said.

“Talons,” she said without hesitation.

“What about duck feet?”

“Um . . . webbed? Webbed feet.”

“That sounds right. Thanks.” Jonah and Doreen nodded to each other. “Your mom and I were trying to figure it out.”

“You’re welcome,” Heike said without taking her focus off the tree. “Whenever you want to know something, just ask me.”

The adults chuckled. Seemed a game was not on the agenda yet. Jonah had hoped Heike had a solitary one already underway so he might not have to partake. He liked playing games but not all the time, even though concentrating on something fun with those he loved was the best way to forget about all of what was going on outside, far beyond the walls of the cabin.

The holiday bells Jonah had used as a survival tactic years ago were being used appropriately, for the holiday they were meant for. Jonah had dragged the six footer inside days ago, and with it a million pine needles had scattered everywhere on the floor and somehow the couch. He’d even reached under his shirt the other night and pulled out a few while he slept.

The tree had some slight differences in its decoration since he’d inspected it last, although he couldn’t quite remember how it had been. Regardless, Heike had obviously decided to redecorate, moving the ornaments around the branches to appease her aesthetic. Seemed her arrangement from the previous night did not suit her. Her roommates were just fine with that. Gave her something to do that she enjoyed. They all enjoyed it, really, especially because they had music for the very holiday they were celebrating to go along with it, even though the actual day was still weeks away. There were presents under the tree already.

Presents around the holidays were mostly finds of value. Jonah had made it clear that he put any type of ammo or weapons on his figurative list. Tape was somewhat of a rarity, so if there were presents under the tree, they were often cleverly folded and then placed within the wrapping. Everyone knew to be careful when they picked up a present. Mostly they were unfolded as opposed to torn open. That way the wrapping paper could be saved in a marked bin for the next holiday or birthday.

Since Jonah had already obtained so many weapons and often went out to search for more, new weapons were more of a collection rather than necessity. He had so many that he had extra, and last year he had given Doreen a snub-nose revolver. Something she could access quickly if she needed for her own protection. While he was away.

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