Chapter 248: Can’t Lose You
As they had discussed before, Zach and Keira started to plan for the worst. They both agreed that they would take preventative action for pregnancy by the use of a natural birth control method.
This meant they would have to avoid being intimate on the days of the month which Keira would be ovulating. It sounded simple, but it wasn’t as easy as it seemed, especially when they were not even in possession of a calendar. Keira would have to track her own fertile days carefully.
Keira let out a long sigh because she would really love to have children with Zach soon. Just like in her dream, it would be nice to have twins.
However, she knew Zach was right. It would be too dangerous for her to get pregnant in their current situation. Last night Zach was really vehement about the fact that he would not be able to survive should anything happen to her, primarily when it was caused by his own carelessness.
Zach and Keira had also agreed to build a more sturdy place to live in the jungle instead of keeping their current shelter on the beach. Their current one was indeed more visible and accessible to their rescuers should they succeed in locating them. But it was a makeshift shelter that was clearly inadequate to accommodate them for a more extended period. It would not endure harsher weather conditions, nor would it be safe during high tides.
They would have to build a shelter which could also be a sanctuary for them. A place of safety which would shield them from any kind of weather conditions and external dangers. As well as a place that would offer them comfort and space to store their resources.
"This is the best spot," Zach declared. The site that he had chosen was on an elevated terrain between the waterfall and the beach. It would only take around ten minutes to walk to the waterfall, which was situated on the same altitude, and it would take them around fifteen minutes to walk down to the beach. Getting there from the beach would take a little bit longer because of the upward position.
It was an ideal location because the elevated position would make it easier for them to observe the surrounding landscape. From the new shelter, Zach and Keira would have a wide field of view toward the ocean. So they would be able to spot passing or incoming ships.
Keira nodded in agreement, and the two immediately worked on it while the sun was still up. Zach began to gather tree trunks, branches, and logs for the foundation of their new abode.