From a Distance by CL Hart

Author:CL Hart [Hart, CL]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781933720753
Publisher: P.D. Publishing
Published: 2011-01-18T06:00:00+00:00

Cobra stepped from the fourth car back, but he did not immediately turn in their direction.

"Is he there?" Cori asked.

"Yeah, but he's not moving." Kenzie narrowed her eyes and rubbed at her forehead as she tried to figure out what he was doing.

"What do you mean, 'he's not moving'?"

"He's just standing there... Wait. There he goes. He's checking the third car. But he's taking too long, the trolley only stops for-" On cue there was a faint chime, signaling their departure. Kenzie watched as Cobra had to hustle, jumping through the closing doors of the third car.

Kenzie leaned back in her seat and breathed a sigh of relief when the trolley pulled out of the station. "He didn't make it. He's on the third car now."

"Leaving one car between us." Cori's heart was beating hard against her chest. No one had to be told that the next stop was going to be the end of the line, especially if Kenzie's plan didn't work.

"Are you sure you want to do this, Flora?" Cori asked.

"My cousin, she too found herself on the run from an abusive husband." Flora leaned forward and patted Cori's forearm in understanding. "The family was there to help, and if they were all here now... Well, I'm sure you get the picture. I want to help."

Cori returned Flora's reassuring smile. "I don't know how to thank you. It's been a long and frightening journey, but the whole time we were in Mexico, everyone was so helpful and kind. It seems as if every time we've been in real trouble, someone has come to our rescue. And if they couldn't help, they had a friend who could."

"Or a cousin," Kenzie mumbled, her eyes shut, her head resting against the window as the trolley glided down the track.

Cori stole a concerned glance at Kenzie, "Or a cousin," she echoed, and then turned back to Flora. "It's something the rest of us could take a page from. When did we all stop being courteous and helpful?"

"People are too busy these days. In Mexico things are slower, and life is more appreciated." Flora leaned over further and whispered to Cori, "Is your friend going to be okay? She doesn't look very good."

It was not something that Cori didn't already know. Kenzie's condition looked to be deteriorating by the minute.

"I'm fine," Kenzie said. "I'm just...tired. Once we get to San Diego, everything will be okay."

"She'll be okay," Cori said, more to convince herself than to reassure Flora.

"Well, the next stop is Palomar Street, my stop, and we're almost there," Flora said, looking out the window.

Kenzie slowly opened her eyes and focused hard on Flora's face. "Are you sure you're up to this?"

"You don't worry about me, I can handle myself. Once I'm off the trolley, I'll be okay. It's a busy stop and there will be loads of people around, what with the end of shift and the afternoon rush and all." Flora leaned over to look out the window as she felt the trolley beginning to slow.

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