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Cole:Good point. How is the girl’s pregnancy holding up?
Russ:She’s fine, but I’m a little worried about the havoc the Reavers might cause. Some drones and weapons would really help us out.
Cole:I’ll see what I can do.
My relationship with Russ’s people, Legion, as they call themselves, is tense. Many of them fear us, as they should, but Russ knows how important alliances are in this world.
I can’t help but like the guy, and if the world was different, maybe we could be friends.
Best not to think about what could have been.
A heavy knock sounds on the door. I can’t get a fucking moment alone without someone needing something.
“Come in!”
Dane storms inside, looking angry enough to kill, and I can see why.
Long, thin scratches span from his forehead, down his cheek, to his lip.
“She turned you down again, didn’t she?”
“Why you allow that ungrateful bitch to eat our food, breathe our air, enjoy our protection, is beyond me.”
“You make it sound like she’s on vacation.”
“You said outside of Eva and Christine, no bitch gets a free ride.”
“She has information I need. If we locate the Reavers, we can storm their base, nullify the threat, and take their women.”
“Except she refuses to tell you anything.”
“She’s of no concern to you.”
“Of course you would say that. You’re the only asshole around here that doesn’t seem to care about getting laid.”
Inwardly, I snort, because he has no fucking idea how every goddamn day, I struggle to keep my sanity.
“I don’t think you understand, old man. You’re failing to deliver.”
“And what are you going to do about it?” I challenge.
Nothing. Because as hot-headed as Dane is, he knows the moment we fall into chaos, his chances of ever getting his prick wet again fall to near zero.
“Pack your bags,” I tell him, hoping he’ll find a change of scenery agreeable.
“Why?”
“We’re going out to the farm. Russ and I have some matters to discuss.”
“Can’t you discuss them over the radio?”
“I’m delivering supplies, and there’s a pregnant woman that needs checking in on.”
Dane’s jaw clenches. “Let me get this straight—we’re humanitarians now? We’re just going to up and give our shit away?”
“It’s not like that.”
“Then tell Russ to suck on someone else’s tit.”
