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“That's the story,” Ian said, making no effort to conceal his doubt“And she's apparently
sticking to it“Let me take that off your hands,” he said to me
I let him have the gun willinglyHe laughed again at my expression
“I'll get Andy and Brandt to help me with KyleWe'll follow behind you
“Keep a close eye on him when he wakes up,” Ian said in a hard tone
Jeb slouched off, looking for more handsIan hurried me toward the hospital cave
“Kyle could be really hurt
“Kyle's head is harder than any rock in this place
The long tunnel felt longer than usualWas Kyle dying, despite my efforts? Was he conscious
again and looking for me? What about Walter? Was he sleeping… or gone? Had the Seeker
given up her hunt, or would she be back now that it was light again?
Will Jared still be with Doc?Mel added her questions to mineill he be angry when he sees
you? Will he know me?
When we reached the sunlit southern cave, Jared and Doc didn't look like they'd moved much
They leaned, side by side, against Doc's makeshift deskIt was quiet as we approachedThey
weren't talking, just watching Walter sleep
They started up with wide eyes as Ian carried me into the light and laid me on the cot next to
Walter'sHe straightened my right leg carefullyThat sound eased some of my tension
“What now?” Doc demanded angrilyHe was bending over me as soon as the words were out,
wiping at the blood on my cheek
Jared's face was frozen in surpriseHe was being careful, not letting the expression give way to
anything