The Points Between: Chapter 19

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Decisions and Consequences

Matthew struggles to stay awake as the heat and humidity of pre-dawn morning settles over him like a thick blanket. His eyelids grow heavier and heavier, until at last his head droops forward. He feels a slightly dizzying rush as his consciousness begins to fade.

“Here we go,” Buck says.

Matthew jerks awake, spilling some of his coffee. He winces as the hot liquid rol...