Chapter 24
Destruction
The ute pulled up alongside as Sophia trudged up Fitzherbert Avenue, admiring the array of motels and wishing she could crawl into a vacant room and sleep for a week. Dane’s blank face peered out at her and he leaned across and pushed the passenger door open. “Get in!” he said, without expression.
Sophia swallowed and looked around, finding herself alone on the long, straight road. Her feet stung and without a bus, she knew a long walk awaited her. She climbed in and closed the door behind her, fastening her seatbelt and waiting for him to say something. With a crunch of gears Dane set off, lips silent and blue eyes staring ahead. He executed a perfect turn in the road and headed back in the direction she’d walked. “Where are we going?” Sophia asked, her voice sou
