The Silversmith (David Wolf Book 2) by Carson Jeff

Author:Carson, Jeff [Carson, Jeff]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Cross Atlantic Publishing
Published: 2013-02-26T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

Wolf drove at unsafe speed the entire way to his ranch, taking side roads through town to avoid any more detection. It seemed to be a good move, as he didn’t see another department vehicle the entire way.

He skidded to a stop in front of the ranch house. He got out and left the headlights on, illuminating the pile of dark rubble that used to be his kitchen, and stumbled through the front door. Inside he gathered his gear, washed his face, and drank as much water as he could.

Then he ran to the barn, where he shoved food packets and his camp stove into his backpack. Then he holstered his Glock into a smaller non-RPPD (?)-issue holster, pocketed some ammo, pocketed his Leatherman multi-tool, and uncovered his dirt bike.

Wolf rolled the Yamaha WR450F out the sliding barn door and leaned it on the kickstand. As it tipped, the gas tank sloshed. He unscrewed the cap and saw there was a little under a half tank.

He cursed himself for not buying gas as he picked up the empty can on the floor. Then he tossed it and rummaged through the debris field on the workbench to make sure he had all he needed.

He stepped outside and listened to the night. There was a faint hum of a semi downshifting miles away, a few near crickets, and a jet flying above.

As he was pulling his helmet on, he heard another faint noise. He yanked it off and held his breath. The sirens had started again, undoubtedly on their way to him, but they sounded miles away now. The clock was ticking.

He put on his helmet and gloves, got on the bike, kicked up the stand, flipped the kick lever out, and prayed.

His prayers were answered as the bike thumped to life on the second kick. Just then a pair of headlights rose into view, coming up over the ridge through the Bull Horn gate.

Wolf cranked the throttle once, leaned left, almost falling over with a wave of dizziness, and peeled away into the woods.

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