Root: Part IV, Chapter 12

An unexpected ally helps Hasta to the Bus, but one last obstacle stands between her and an audience with Brahman. Can she take a life in cold blood in order to save the world?

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

12.0 Hasta

The moment she had solid footing beneath her, Hasta slapped the daemon’s hand away. “Don’t touch me!” she said, stumbling away from him and rising to her feet. She whipped her elbow back, middle finger at the ready.

The daemon backed up a step, raising both hands. His green ey…