Only the Few (Only The Few Book 1) by L.N. Denison

Author:L.N. Denison
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Post-Apocalyptic, horror
Publisher: L.N.P Publishing
Published: 2017-04-29T06:00:00+00:00

“Yes, sir,” Hyde replied before moving off.

~

Marcus stood over John and gave him a gentle nudge.

“I know it’s early, but you need to get up,” Marcus whispered in his friend's ear.

John groaned and turned over.

“Wake up, old man.”

With a start, John shot bolt upright clutching his chest. “What the hell are you trying to do, kill me?” He took a deep breath and composed himself. “What’s so important that it couldn’t wait? This is the best night’s sleep I’ve had in months.”

Marcus perched himself on the edge of the bed and placed a hand on his shoulder, giving John a half-hearted smile to hide his distress. “Corporal Hyde and I are going on a bit of a recon mission. I’m leaving you in charge for the day while we suss out the area. Do you think you can handle it?” Marcus asked, keeping his demeanour as normal as possible.

“I think I can manage to look after this lot, yes.” John frowned.

“Oi, who do you think you’re calling ‘this lot’, old man?” John’s son, Matt shouted over. By this time, nearly everybody was awake, apart from the kids, who continued to sleep soundly in the corner.

“Get up, and meet us in the dining area in five minutes,” Marcus said as he left the bunk area, followed closely by Hyde and Aggie, who’d covered herself with her dressing gown.

~

Stretching as he rose from his bed, John left the bunk area and headed to his rendezvous with Marcus. Marcus’s decision to go out so early was highly suspect and he wondered if he should ask what was really going on. Jas’s bunk was conspicuously empty. Whether Marcus liked it or not, he was going to find out what was going on; that girl was as much his family as his own son, in this screwed up world.

Entering the dining area, the atmosphere was subdued. Marcus had his arm around a lightly sobbing Hyde’s shoulders, confirming that there was more to the recon mission than Marcus had said.

“Okay! What the hell is really going on here?” John folded his arms across his chest and waited for Marcus to spill the beans. “I’m waiting.” The looks of despondency on both Marcus and Hyde’s faces began to grate as he waited for an explanation.

“Come on Marcus, how long have we known each other? You still won’t tell me anything of importance, yet you trust me to take charge while you swan off on some secret mission.” Frowning, he continued with his little rant. “And don’t think I haven’t noticed that Jas is missing. Now, I’ll ask you again...what the hell is going on?”

Marcus released his hold on Hyde, kissed the top of her head and walked over to him. John’s heart sped up. Whatever was going on, it wasn’t good. He couldn’t cope if something had happened to that strong-willed, sassy kid. Marcus placed both hands on John’s shoulders, looked him straight in the eyes, then paused, much to John’s consternation.

“I’ll tell you, but it goes no further.

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