Semua Bab SELFISH AMBITION : Bab 21 - Bab 22

Reed POV I leave Emily alone to her thoughts while I lay out the plaid blanket, grabbing the charcuterie snacks packed away in silence from earlier. Fruit, cheese, nuts, and crackers. While I lay them about the blanket, I get going on a fire. It’s chilly out but in order to sear us some steaks I’ll need a source of heat. I gather some branches and foliage from the tree line that are dry enough and place them in a teepee shape to hold a flame. Next I set up my portable A-frame grate and expose the meat to the cool air. Some salt. Rosemary, and butter will do nicely. While I try to catch a flame I look over and see Emily sitting on the hill looking out over the water. Dazed and exhausted. Good thing I packed extra blankets. I think to myself. The meat will take some time to Cook, so I take advantage of the silence to go and grab more firewood that will be needed to keep the fire alive. A bundle of logs should do the trick. Next step, our little Ecuadorian packets of hot coc