The three travelers set off the following day, pointed south toward Barney’s Rock, the closest town with grounded Zoom tunnel access. If they didn’t travel by Zoom or train, they’d be on horseback for weeks before they arrived at the Arizona-Mexico border. Hettie kept Jezebel at a brisk trot for much of the journey, spurred on by a lingering sense of urgency. Her mind ran circles around the horrific abuses Abby might be facing. But she refused to allow herself to think it was too late.
The faithful mare was strong, but because she was carrying both Ling and Hettie, she complained loudly after a short while. To keep Jezebel from going lame, Hettie switched off and rode with Walker on Lilith. Hettie had changed back into trousers and a shirt, so at least some of her modesty was preserved. S
