Chapter 13LINDA STOOD by the sink peeling potatoes while she read an article for one of her classes on the open laptop sitting on the counter. Fritz kissed her, and Ashley said hello. Fritz asked if she had heard anything new.
“Limited news stories, spotty so far,” said Linda. “The Eledorians attacked early this morning, their time, but the Israelis chased them out. Israeli troops are headed north to the Golan Heights to protect the settlements up there. That's pretty much it, so far.”
Ashley asked, “Any news about Naria?”
“The New York Times Online reported that there's a communications blackout, so the only reports are from the nearby countries.” She picked up another potato. “They're guessing. And waiting for verification.”
“Do you want some help?” Fritz asked. She stared at Ashley.
