The Last Peak (Book 2): The Darwin Collapse - Plot & Excerpts
Part of him had never believed he would see her again. That the odds were too long and his hope a childish rejection of cold reality. Like closing his eyes would make the bad things disappear. But she was alive! She kissed his forehead and then turned away as another coughing spell quaked through her small frame. After it subsided, she drew the handkerchief away from her mouth. Bright red speckles dotted the white cloth. He listened and finally tuned in to the rattling sound her lungs made as she breathed in and out. "Are you sick?" Maria shook her head and smiled as if his concern for her was foolish. "I'll be fine, Mijo. Don't you worry about me." Ms. Garcia brought a plate of saltines and hard cheese from the kitchen. "You are sick, Maria Lopez. Don't try to play your boy the fool." Maria raised her eyebrow at their neighbor. "I don't recall asking your opinion on the matter, Isabella." Ms. Garcia placed the tray on the small coffee table in front of them and wagged a finger at his mother.
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