Chapter 56: Recuperation
“Fear for the unknown is the greatest fear of all” —Yvon Chouinard.
When I’m awaken again, I find myself still sitting in the exact same spot.
Something slightly heavy is sitting on my lap, and I look down to find the very same boy collapsed on top of me.
I nudge for him to move, but there’s no reaction. Then place my fingers on his neck to check on his pulse, and still.
He’s barely hanging on to live, and I almost kill him.
I’ve never killed a human before, but I never give much regard to this. This boy is different though. His genetics are special, and I can’t let his life go to waste.
So I make a split second decision.
I move in super speed, picking him up without a second thought. The fluidity of my movement signifies just how well I’ve recovered. I’m p
