Chapter 22

Alessa led Kyle to the nearest train station to catch their first train. Kyle trailed behind her cautiously.

She led him down the sticky and dirty staircase that led to the equally sticky and dirty station.

Unfortunately for Kyle, it was peak rush hour, so when they got to the station it was full of people, waiting to get onto the next train. The small platform barely had room for them all. Thankfully, a brick wall behind them had a TV screen that indicated the next train was on its way in two minutes.

“That is nuts!” Kyle observed looking around.

“This is New York. True New York. Not the New York you see from your ivory tower. This is my New York.” Alessa smiled taking in the humid stench of the subway.

“Maybe I should show you my New York next,” Kyle said, staring at a gentleman with several face piercings and blue hair.

“I see that New York every day. I am not a fan of it.” Alessa scoffed.

“Look, the train!” Kyle smiled away from Alessa and she couldn’t help but mimic him. The