What? Why would he do that?
Liesel
Because he didn’t think they were ready.
Juliet
Ouch. What did he say when you called him on it?
Liesel
He said he didn’t do it. But Kayla Carville—the owner—told me he did.
Juliet
I hope there’s more to that story. I liked him. But if he’s sabotaging your bros, I’ll roast him like chestnuts on an open fire.
Liesel
Right there with you.
Juliet
Do you have everything you need? You kept all the supplies in the car, right? Do you have a full tank?
Liesel
Yes, yes, and yes.
Juliet
Good. If something changes, we’ll get an ATV and find you. Share your location, okay?
Liesel
Okay. Thanks Jules.
Juliet
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You should talk to Cooper. At the very least, fighting will keep you both warm.
Liesel
ha
I’ll keep you posted.
“Are they okay?” Cooper asks.
A fresh wave of guilt pumps from my heart. I didn’t even check with Juliet. “I don’t know. She didn’t say otherwise,” I admit. “I should text her.”
“She’d have told you,” he says. “You can text her, but don’t beat yourself up for being scared.”
He can’t know how much I needed to hear that. But it’s hard to hate him when he says something so intuitively, unintentionally kind.
“I’m not scared,” I say. It’s mostly true. I’m nervous. I’m frustrated beyond belief. But I’m notscared.“They aren’t sending a helicopter, by the way. But she said they’ll rent an ATV and come help if we need them.”
