Harvest, Quietus #1

by Shauna King

  The words are out before I can stop them.

  He laughs at me as I blush beetroot red with embarrassment.

  My mouth is my worst enemy at times.

  “Wynter, lighten up, sweetheart. We need to get along, okay? I was merely saying, we need to discuss our next steps... make plans together... we're a team, aren't we?”

  “Sorry. Old habits... but I've got a fair few ideas what we can do, anyway.”

  “Well thank God for that. 'Cos although we are a team, in my opinion, I was praying you weren't both relying on me to come up with a miracle and the answer to everything that's gone wrong, just because I'm a guy,” he sighs, genuinely relieved, “to be honest, I don't even have the basics down in survival techniques. And I guess, that's what we need right now. Who knows what's happened out there and what we have to face.” I really warm to him admitting his fear and possible inadequacy. But that is quickly followed by a chill running down my spine.

  A dreadful fear invades my body, clutching at my heart.

  I'm so scared. and I can see, as we all gaze at each other, we all are.

  How can the three of us possibly fend for ourselves. What do we really know of that.

  Not a lot. Zero facts, actually. And I think that's what we're all thinking to ourselves.

  I try to rise to the occasion. To be strong. And I find a little strength in reserve... way down deep inside.

  “Okay. This is our mindset, and I'd like us to be on the same level. We're united. No matter what happens, we look after each other. We're gonna be completely loyal, right to the end if necessary, agreed?” I say.

  “Absolutely. United and loyal,” Evelyn repeats, tearfully, with a little smile, and holds out her arms. James and I instinctively move toward her, protectively. At this moment she looks little more than a child wanting her mom.

  “United and loyal, whatever,” James whispers, kissing her head.

  As we hold each other close, linking arms and heads in a huddle, I say a silent prayer.

  Please God. Please, keep us safe.

  About the Author

  I'm a bookaholic, and I love and drama. My reading interests are spread across several genres. Romance, Paranormal, Sci fi, Fantasy, Horror.

  I read constantly, developing my craft and pushing myself to improve and to be a better writer. I love to create real people. People you may find in everyday life. But these people have secrets, hidden depths, torture, and a wealth of other hidden characteristics to their personality and in their lives. I love to create passion in my work, to weave a spell, to captivate and entrance you with my words. To take you to another place in your life, where you can escape for a few hours with me.

  I'm a mother of four, and worked for many years in a bank, monitoring trading room activities and risk control. Many years commuting by train to London gave me ample opportunity to read many, many books and I appreciate a good story. I hope I can continue to create them for you.

  Shauna King

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