Teya thought she’d change the subject.
‘The view’s awesome isn’t it,’ she said. ‘It kind of spurs you on.’
‘Yeah.’ Jake was still brooding.
‘Not me, broo,’ Leon said. ‘I’m about to die. I would kill for a hot bath and a cold beer right now.’
‘Totally.’ Jake had moved in closer to Teya, his big shoulder curved toward her. ‘You must be starving. Want an apple?’ He gave her one out of his pack, and some water as well. She practically inhaled the apple, and the water soon followed.
‘You sure are hungry.’ Jake laughed and wiped a streak of dust off her cheek.
‘Kill me.’ Leon’s voice was muffled by his forearms. ‘Can one of yous carry me? I had no idea it would be like this. My arse is about to fall off.’
‘We’ll be at our first camp site soon.’ Jake was dusting off his cargos.
‘Really? H
