Vol. 2 - Part 4 (Preview)

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​​“Take a left at the fork ahead,” said Eaton. 

Zev did as Eaton instructed.

“When we reach the orchards, we’ll be nearly there,” added Eaton. 

They had left the lakeside cabin an hour or so earlier. Yet, Zev still couldn’t believe Eaton had asked him to drive. Even as he felt his hands on the steering wheel and his feet on the pedals. With Miki and Kolina peacefully resting in the backseat and Eaton calmly navigating from the passenger seat, Zev felt he was the only one surprised by the situation.

He drove on through a tunnel of tall leafy trees arching overhead. It followed winding mountain roads up and down slopes. They passed the orchards Eaton had mentioned, followed by a patch of forest, before the trees broke open to a farmer’s field. 

Zev slowed the truck, for the road ended in a turn-around. The sun danced around the clouds, but humans were limited by the fences and trees and could go no farther. 

Eaton opened his eyes and peered through the bright sunlight. “Ah,” he said, a small smile blossoming on his silver-lined beige face. “It’s just over there.” He pointed to what looked like a solid wall of trees.

Zev wasn’t sure if Eaton was serious. ...

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Part 3