Avenging Angel: Z is for Zombie Book 7 by catt dahman

Author:catt dahman [dahman, catt]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: Severed Press
Published: 2013-05-06T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

Hopetown

Johnny performed her gate duties flawlessly although she cried as soon as she saw the many tear-stained faces of her friends and saw that Alex was missing. She wiped her nose and went by strict protocol.

Conner clasped her hand and squeezed, hoping she would be okay and take pride in that she was so well trained and dependable. When a group returned and the count was one or more off, it was a sad day, but losing Alex was almost too much for many of them.

Each needed to be checked verbally, and then they slipped behind a screen for a body check for bites, scratches, and the dreaded tattoo on the back of the neck.

After that, each was allowed to enter the second paddock, and each gave background information. Then, each would either be quarantined if any doubt remained or allowed to go into the camp. Everyone coming back was checked out and allowed in.

Teeg put an arm around Johnny and whispered what happened as she openly cried. Conner joined them to offer support.

Mark, George, and Matt met them as they came in. The welcome committee took over to help the new people find a place to sleep, to show them around, explain the rules, and explain all they offered for everyone. The newcomers heard all about Hopetown but were still in shock as they took it all in. It wasn’t a war zone, but a busy beehive of activity, and everyone waved and welcomed them to the group.

Len faced the three men. “We lost a civilian. She was infected but ran away and was not put down because of other circumstances. The people who were brought in have been in the mall for three years. Isolation with limited contact with others. We also lost Alex to a bite to his calf. It was red, confirmed. He asked to be taken care of, and Beth handled it.” Len reported to the men as if he weren’t the head of security. The information was vital.

Len’s voice cracked with emotion as he related the information.

Mark opened his mouth to speak but didn’t know what to say. George took in a deep breath and looked at the ground.

“I can’t believe….” Matt shook his head.

Matt took Julia into his arms as she turned to him, a little surprised at her show of emotion in public, and led her away, motioning the rest to go on. She was pale and dizzy, telling him how terrible it was. “I’m so sorry, Jules, take deep breaths….” he suggested. He seldom saw her vulnerable. “Let’s go sit a while.”

Halfway to their rooms, Julia faltered and then fainted, and he scooped her up and ran all the way to the medical bay where Doc and Steve checked her, listened to the stress she endured, and ran a few simple tests. He initially figured she was dehydrated from all her crying and made sure she drank bottled sports drink that he offered her.

He sent Matt out to wait and then allowed him back in to find a very irritated Julia.

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