Stranded

Chapter 23 ~ Cassie

We are awaken by the very load blowing of the conch early in the morning. Everyone gets up and goes to the big hut as we wait for those that were watching the boys to come. It doesn't take long for Selene and Allie to arrive.

"They stole Piggy's glasses so now they can make fire whenever, and Ralph's group is fire less. Jack's group seems to now be called the Savages," Allie says.

I take in the news. It's no surprise they took what is believed to be the only fire starter on the island. I find myself fiddling with my sea glass.

Thank God we were so secretive, I bet that's the only thing keeping them from stealing from us.

But there's no way on earth it will last long.

"I assume they will be trying to get it back," I say.

"Yes," Selene says.

"Hannah, watch them. If anything happens...." I drop off looking at her.

None of us know what could happen anymore. The Savages are capable of murder. Their unpredictable.

"Bring whose left here. Got it," she says before leaving.

"Everyone, start making torches, we will have a much smaller fire from now on," I say looking at the large fire in front of us. "We don't want to give away our position that easily.... More girls go to the signal fire as well. Dismissed."