Die Another Day (Dangerous Days - Zombie Apocalypse Book 3) by Baileigh Higgins

Author:Baileigh Higgins [Higgins, Baileigh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2017-05-22T06:00:00+00:00

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Chapter 13 - Julianne

The steady beeping of the heart monitor connected to Breytenbach was the only thing that reassured her he was still alive. That and the faint rise and fall of his chest.

Julianne rubbed a tired hand over her face, tucking her oily locks behind her ears. She knew she looked a fright. Ever since his collapse, she'd hardly left his side, neither to bathe nor to eat. A shudder ran down her spine as she recalled the moment he'd crashed to the ground, unresponsive to her frantic pleas.

The gray pallor of his skin, the glazed look in his eyes, it all reminded her of John. Without the blood, of course.

During the long wait, while Jonathan and Hannah fought to save his life, she'd been sure he was infected. The thought that he might turn into a zombie had nearly undone her, and her fragile psyche had hovered on the edge.

When Jonathan told her they'd managed to stabilize him, it was one of the happiest moments of her life. With it came an exhilarating yet terrifying realization. She loved him.

Julianne bit her already bleeding lip and clung to his uninjured hand. The other was bundled up in a wad of bandages, a formless lump on the side of the bed. Such a small thing. Yet, it might well cost the life of the strongest man she knew.

“Oh, Christo. Please, don't give up. I love you,” she whispered for the umpteenth time.

The only answer she got was the monotonous beeping. A hand fell on her shoulder. “Mom, please. You need to rest.”

“No.”

“Eat something at least. You're killing yourself.”

“I'm not hungry.” The thought of food made her stomach roll in a nauseating fashion. How could she eat when Christo lay dying?

“Meghan has been asking for you.” Max paused then continued when he got no response. “Sam's been crying all day. She needs you too. They both need you.”

Julianne's heart clenched. She was being selfish, but couldn't help it. “Max, I'm sorry. I'll try, but I just can't deal with it right now.”

He sighed and left, leaving her alone. An hour later, Hannah walked in, going about the routine of checking Breytenbach's vitals. Her sympathetic gaze rested on Julianne's face. “He'll be okay, you know. Jonathan and Dr. Lange managed to find the correct combination of medicine to treat him. It's just a matter of time.”

Julianne shook her head mutely. She already knew that, had been briefed at length on his condition. Somehow, Jonathan and Dr. Lange had brought him back from the brink. It wasn't enough, though. At any moment, something could go wrong again. It was foolish to hope.

“The coma is his body's way of healing itself.”

“It's been more than a week!” Julianne burst out, anger filling her. Why couldn't they leave her alone?

“Just give it some time,” Hannah whispered before walking out.

“Time,” Julianne muttered, bitter at the thought. Time was the one thing none of them had. Not anymore.

Julianne slammed a fist into her thigh. “I've been so stupid!

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