“Come on, boy. You’ve watered enough trees,” Mike called to Charlie.
Beside him, Mike heard Geoff chuckle. The teen had become his shadow since he and his sisters woke up as the sun peaked over the horizon. Mike wasn’t sure if it was because the boy wanted to know more about him or if it was to keep an eye on him. When Mike stated he needed to take Charlie out for a bit, Geoff had eagerly stood up as well.
Mike shoved his hands into the pockets of his jacket. He had wanted to go with Marina when she said she would find some food to break their fast but, before he could suggest it, she had disappeared. Erin stayed to pack up their blankets.
“He listens well,” Geoff commented when Charlie came up.
“When he feels like it,” Mike retorted with a wry grin.
Mike watched as Charlie came trott
