Nurse Alissa vs. the Zombies | Book 4 | Hunters by Baker Scott M

Author:Baker, Scott M. [Baker, Scott M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Zombie
Publisher: Schattenseite
Published: 2020-10-02T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

Nathan, Chris, Kiera, and Shithead spent the day adding the second and third strands of barbed wire around the cabin. Having strung the first strand several weeks ago, by now they were old hands at this, so the project did not take quite as long as the first time. They began to the left of the compound, running the strand at a height of five feet between trees, a foot above the original. Nathan stretched the wire from tree to tree, wrapping it around each trunk, while Chris followed, hammering two nails above and below the wire to secure it. Kiera tagged along behind them, filling empty cans with enough small stones to sound an alarm if anything attempted to break through. Shithead self-appointed himself to guard duty, making certain no evil squirrels presented a danger to the group.

Once they hand made one full circle of the compound, they stopped for lunch. Miriam had prepared each of them a pair of egg salad sandwiches and several bottles of water which she placed in a cooler and loaded with ice packs. The men ate both of theirs. Kiera shared one of hers with Shithead, making a friend for life. Few words had been spoken all morning and tension existed between the two men.

They both knew the tension resulted from Nathan’s new relationship with Alissa.

“Can we talk?” Nathan asked Chris, hoping to resolve the situation.

“About what?

“About last night. Me and Alissa.”

Chris seemed surprised. “Honestly. There’s nothing to talk about.”

“Well, I know you like Alissa, too.”

“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little jealous.”

“A little jealous?” Kiera chimed in.

“Okay. A lot. But it’s fine. Honest.”

“Are you sure?” asked Nathan.

“Yes,” Chris replied with full sincerity. “You two have known each other since school while I’m the FNG.”

“FNG?” asked Kiera.

“Fucking new guy.” Chris chuckled at his own joke. “Besides, you two are right for each other.”

“How so?”

“You’re friends from way back and you think alike. You two are planners. I’m more of a reaction type of guy.”

Kiera grinned. “You mean like shooting up propane tanks to stop a deader horde?”

Both men stared at Kiera.

“I’m not complaining. It worked. And it was pretty cool.”

The stares turned into glares.

“Okay. I’ll shut up.” Kiera drank from a bottle of water.

“Kiera may be a bit vocal in her opinion, but she’s right.” Chris ignored her when she gave him a thumbs up. “I do tend to charge into things without thinking them through.”

“Maybe, but most of us wouldn’t be here if you hadn’t taken the initiative. What I’m trying to say is, you’re an important part of the team and I consider you a friend. A good friend.”

Chris seemed surprised.

Nathan nodded. “I know I’ve been rough on you but that’s because….”

Chris understood and didn’t press the issue. “I’m cool. It won’t affect anything.”

“Good.” Nathan stood and offered his hand. “Friends?”

“Of course.” Chris ignored the hand, instead moving in and wrapping his arms around Nathan, enjoying the uncomfortable expression on his face.

“Gross,” said Kiera.

Chris moved aside, keeping one arm wrapped around Nathan.

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