Demise of Humanity by M.K. Dawn

Author:M.K. Dawn [M.K. Dawn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: M.K. Dawn
Published: 2022-06-28T00:00:00+00:00

“Did Eli say what he wanted to talk to you about?” Axel asked as they made their way toward the RV park.

Britney ignored the question, consumed by the way people averted their eyes as she passed. She figured people would be angry, but scared? The fear in their eyes hurt her more than she ever imagined it would.

“Hey,” Axel touched her arm, “you okay?’

“Fine.” Britney brushed her pain aside. “Back to Eli. He didn’t say much, just that he wanted to talk about Nathaniel.”

“I didn’t realize they were close.”

Britney scrunched her nose. “They weren’t. Nathaniel never warmed up to Eli. Pretty sure they didn’t work together either. He showed Mia around while Juliet hung out with Eli.”

Axel took Britney’s arm and guided her behind a nearby tree. “Do you really think we can trust anything Eli has to say?”

The same thought had crossed Britney’s mind. “I don’t know, but if he has some insight on what Nathaniel was doing when he got bitten, then it’s worth a listen.”

“Listening, yes.” Axel ran a hand through his hair. “Jumping to conclusions, no.”

“I swear I won’t jump to any conclusions without some sort of concrete proof.” Britney checked her watch. “Let’s get this over with. It’s already been an exhausting day, and it’s barely noon.”

Axel draped an arm over her shoulder. “Yes, it has.”

Britney chewed on her bottom lip as they walked in silence. “I wanted to ask you something, now that we’re alone.”

Axel cocked an eyebrow. “Should I be worried?”

A small smile tugged at her lips even though her insides were in knots. “Are you mad at me about how I handled the Jerry situation?”

He didn’t answer right away, which made her feel worse, she but kept her mouth shut and waited for him to reply.

“Mad? No. I just wish you would have talked to me about it first.”

“I was so angry when Jerry refused the exam, the words came flyin’ out before I had time to think. I regretted it as soon as I said it, but it was too late.”

Axel kissed the top her head. “I know.”

“I never imagined he would take it this far. I swear, I thought he would cave.”

They stopped in front of the twins’ camper and faced each other.

“You can’t second guess yourself.” Axel’s eyes drifted to a group of people hanging out across the way.

Britney noticed how their eyes followed her; their care-free conversation changed to hushed whispers. “They’re scared of me.”

“Give them time.”

“They hate me. I’m not sure any amount of time will change that.”

The camper door opened, and Eli poked his head out. “I thought I heard voices. Come on in. Mia and I have been waiting for you.”

If it bothered him that Axel tagged along, it didn’t show.

They followed him inside and scooted into the bench seating across from Mia.

“Hi.” Britney feigned a smile. “I didn’t realize you had something to tell us about Nathaniel, too.”

Mia shook her head. “No. I’m just here for Eli.”

“My sister’s the best.” Eli settled into the seat beside Mia.

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