Thirteen
‘Finding a shower is going to be easy. There are plenty of abandoned houses to choose from. The trick is picking one with clothes to fit you,’ said Jackson.
Justice shrugged. ‘I can go to any store and get supplies.’ She scanned the small room, trying to calculate what they would need to keep them going for the next few days.
He shook his head. ‘I left home without my wallet.’ He pointed to his fitted body armour.
‘I don’t need money. The shopkeepers will give me what I want.’
‘Right.’
She faced him. ‘It’s like the bond compelling you to protect me. I walk into a*****e, café, or hotel and they always tell me it’s free, on the house.’
‘Huh?’
‘I guess Gaea knew I’d need more than just protection, so she made sure food, clothing, and shelter were taken care of.’
Jackson scow
