CHAPTER 12- Pandora -
The way the storage shed is positioned—and the slope of its roof—if Penny could get up on the roof and lie flat, she should be able to look through the long window and inside the house. That way, she’ll be able to keep an eye on Matiu and take some photos on her phone, all without being seen. She scans the darkened windows. Still, no sentries that she can see. They’re probably watching the front: the road’s over in that direction, and Matiu had approached from there. Now, how is she going to get on the roof? That rusty old forty gallon drum? It’s tetanus-in-waiting, but she could climb on top of it and jump across.
Having established a plan, Penny dashes across the gap, keeping the shed between herself and the house. But up close, Penny can see the drum is too far f
