Root: Part I, Chapter 13

With her back almost literally against the wall, Hasta at long last meets her pursuers and begins to learn just how dangerous they are.

For more on this project, please see “This Year a Serial Takes Root.”

13.0 Hasta

Hasta’s head jerked up toward the sound of Ivan’s shouts. He was running down the bleachers and pointing at the closest gate. She looked the other way and saw the two dark figures, one tall, one short, arms and legs pistoning.

“This way! Run!” Ivan yelled.

She did, and Juan did…