Adam Quote by C.J. Redwine
““Rachel's voice is fierce. The Commander will send out scouts. We should-" "Oh, he sent out scouts," Willow says. "Five of them. And they were doing a good job of searching the city. Unfortunately for them, all they managed to find was me." "You killed them?" Ian asks. "No. I invited them over for dinner." She smacks his shoulder. "the sun is almost down. By the time the Commander realizes his scouts aren't coming back, it will be too dark to send more. He can't risk us seeing torchlight, and they can't search these ruins without light." "You scare me a little," Ian says, but his voice is full of admiration. Adam steps closer to Willow. "She's good at everything she does." Quinn clears his throat." Maybe we should get back to the problem?" "We can't travel at night," I say. "We need light as well. But we can leave at dawn, and-" "They'll leave at dawn, too," Adam says. "And if they're that close already, there's no way we can outrun them. Not with children and elderly and the wagons." "Which is why we're going to create a barrier between us," I say. "Something they can't cross." Rachel meets my eyes, and her smile is cold and bright. "Fire." I match her smile with one of my own. "Fire. And when the army finally gets past the blaze, we won't be where they expect, because we're leaving the main road behind." "What are we waiting for?" Willow asks. "Let's go burn something down.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Burning Road by C.J. Redwine, 2023
The characters devise a fire barrier to block enemy scouts, using darkness and terrain to protect their vulnerable group.
In simple terms: They use fire to block enemies and buy time.
Use obstacles and timing to protect the weak.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- protecting refugees
- night travel
- enemy pursuit
- resource scarcity
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create safe passages under threat?
- What risks arise when using fire as a barrier?
Fire may expose them to other dangers and requires careful coordination.