Heather Stevens had been watching for the guards return from the safety of the transport pod’s shadow. When she saw the first few guards coming toward the pod in the distance, she ran to report to Phylicia. Phylicia, Kimberly, and Heather had gotten to the unfinished community building just as the first guards were entering the camp. Heather was instructed to have the guards report to Phylicia at the community building and did as she was told.
“So, tell me all the little details,” Phylicia commanded of the five guards. Each of the guards looked to one another and none were eager to speak. “What happened to Freeman?” Phylicia demanded.
“He attacked Murdock and lost as did Palmer,” one of the guards said after he managed to gather some courage.
“They’re both dead then?” Phylicia asked, sl
