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Chp. 7 - Let Me Drown | BKLD
The sun beats ruthlessly against Eli's back as he thrusts a shovel into the dirt. Sweat burns his eyes and wipes his face on the shoulder of his shirt as he pushes the shovel deeper with his foot. Cassie stands guard beside him, hand resting on the blaster holstered at her hip.Β
βSo,β she begins, eyes still fixed on the horizon. βWhat do you think of Daro?β
Eli squints at her. βHow do you mean?β
His shovel strikes the safe buried deep in the earth and he lowers himself to his knees. He brushes more hot, red dirt aside and heaves the metal box into the light of day.
βI mean, do you think heβs a good man?β