CHAPTER 20Crammed into Granny’s small car, Jonathan was relieved to finally be out of the city and out in the countryside. His thoughts were on Riley, whom he wasn’t sure he would ever see again. To have come so far, only for it to end like this, simply wasn’t fair. At least if he was gone, Riley wouldn’t have to take care of him. Jonathan couldn’t bear that. It was supposed to be the other way around. This was one more way he had failed Riley, just as he had in failing to protect Allison.
Sweat was pouring down Jonathan’s forehead. “Is this air conditioner working?” he said with an edge in his voice. When Granny didn’t reply, he rolled down his window and took several deep breaths. “The air outside is cooler than in this piece of junk!” he said angrily. “Is this really the best you can d
