Chapter 3

Gaze on the water, Kaeva reached down his body and casually stroked himself, breathing and shuddering in pleasure and the cool air. About the time his body was awake and interested, he stopped. He spread his arms and planted his feet, preparing to begin his Yoga routine. He’d stretch and breathe and tease himself to the edge of orgasm a few times, until he couldn’t handle it anymore. Then he’d walk into the grasses and jerk off while the sun rose higher and the day grew brighter. He’d survived another year. He’d give himself a celebration for one. He’d spend the day naked and lounging, reading and listening to records. Remembering all the reasons why life was well worth the living.

Kaeva had just shut his eyes and dropped into Warrior when he heard a sound in the distance. He looked left, to the north, and saw a white ATV approaching on the dirt road that led toward Exile City. It was coming in fast, zig-zagging and blaring its horn in a hectic honking.