Chapter 18It had been two weeks, and Gertrude still wasn’t back. Noah tried to keep his worry to himself, but both Rue and Asher were tense and short-tempered. It was bubbling in the community, too. There were two camps. Those who wanted to wait for Gertrude to come back, and those who wanted to appoint a new leader.
He sighed and looked around. The darkness was thick around them, the settlement quiet. Rue and Chaton were sneaking around, leaving zucchinis on everyone’s doorstep. So many zucchinis! Noah wished he’d never see one again.
Rue was excited. He kept showing different shapes, sizes, and colors to Noah. Filled his kitchen with them. He shook his head, but a smile stretched his lips.
People were grateful. Almost every morning there was some kind of veggie waiting for them on the
