Borders_A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller by Michael R. Watson

Author:Michael R. Watson [Watson, Michael R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-11-16T00:00:00+00:00

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Ryder and John rushed out together. The sun was just beginning to peek above the Tent City barrier wall.

“What are we going to do?” asked John.

“Exactly what he said. We can’t risk doing anything that will endanger the governor or Daniel.”

“Good luck finding more wagons,” said John.

“I’ll find wagons. You get as many people as you can to help load. The sooner we get them out of here, the better off we’ll all be.”

“Do you think he’ll let Charles go then?” asked John.

“I doubt it. He’ll probably keep him as a hostage until they’ve put plenty of distance between us.”

“Blake will be furious,” stated John.

“I’m sure he will be. Meet you back here as soon as I can,” said Ryder as he ran off to look for more wagons.

John had to decide where the best place would be to find help for loading. There were camps spread all along the south road, mostly made up of the old Guard and their families. It would take too long to gather the manpower they needed by going camp to camp. His best bet was probably at Tent City where the greatest consolidation of people lived, which would make it easier and quicker to gather the help he needed. Many of the residents had stayed there to be near friends even after they’d been liberated. This was about the time they would be getting up. He headed straight there.

Two men came rushing toward him. When they were close enough, he could see it was Jeremy and one of the three Council members, Roy.

“The Council confirmed the agreement,” said Jeremy, “and Roy wants to see who captured Davis and Damon for himself and to thank them.”

“I can’t let you go in there, Roy,” stated John. “Not right now anyway.”

Both Roy and Jeremy were confused. “Why not?” asked Roy.

“You were right to be concerned, Jeremy. Those men have taken Governor Grayson hostage and they’re holding Daniel, too. They plan on taking all the supplies they can haul away by wagon. Ryder’s looking for more wagons now. One is already sitting outside the freight doors ready to be loaded.”

“I was afraid something like this was going to happen,” said Jeremy. “Are they still in the lower level?”

“Yes. They sent me to find people to help load the wagons.”

“What are the chances of rescuing them?” asked Roy.

“None,” said John. “It’s not worth the risk to Daniel’s or the governor’s lives. It’s better to give them what they want and get rid of them.”

“I can go back to Tent City and find men to help,” offered Roy.

“And I can try to round up some of the Guard camped along the road,” said Jeremy. “We all still have our weapons.”

“Roy, go ahead and get the men,” said John. “Have them wait outside the freight doors. Wait for me there.”

Roy nodded and took off.

“Jeremy, do you want to help the governor?” asked John.

“You know I do.”

“Good. You said you and the others still have your weapons. Can you get a rifle and pistol for me too?”

Jeremy nodded.

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