Wastes - Sneak Peek of Chapter "Defensive"

A Sneak Peek of Wastes chapter 10

"Alright you listen to me, Luke" Andrew said, grabbing Luke, pulling him back, and shoving him against a wall, "I am not going anywhere, you understand me!"

"Yes..." Luke said through tears.

"I need to go, I need to fight. You know this, I've done it before." Andrew said as he got down on one knee to look Luke right in the face.

"You've always been able to come back before..." Luke said, his face red as the tears rolled down his face. Andrew pushed down his own tears.

"Now you listen to me, and you listen good kid. I am going to see you again, this is not the last time do you hear me. Now I need you to stop crying, you know I can't hold it back when your upset."

For a second Luke sniffled, holding back the tears. Andrew looked his brother right in the eyes, and Luke broke down again, flinging his arms around him. "Don't go."

Andrew returned the hug, "I have too, Gear and Veronica will be back for you, and i'll see you again someday." Andrew looked over Luke's shoulder at the General, who upon meeting Andrew's eyes, turned away. Andrew began to stand-up, still holding Luke's hand.

"Be strong kid, for the both of us, cause God knows i'm not strong enough to do this myself." Andrew told Luke.