The Grace Series (Book 2): Tainted Grace by M. Lauryl Lewis

Author:M. Lauryl Lewis [Lewis, M. Lauryl]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Larson Falls Publishing
Published: 2013-02-19T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 13

“Did you see his face?” I asked in a strained whisper as Boggs pulled me into our cramped room.

“Yes,” was all Boggs said. “I also saw how he looked at you.” He sounded angry.

“Calm down, Boggs,” said Gus in his usual level-headed tone. “It was probably just a reaction to a new face.”

“It was just like my hip,” I said, ignoring the two men and their ridiculous debate on how the stranger had looked at me.

“Zoe, I really do think it’s best if we keep your situation private,” said Emilie. “We just don’t know these people and this place feels like it has a weird vibe.”

“I know,” I said. “But what if he’s just like me with the zombies and brain stuff?”

“In time, Zoe, in time,” said Gus. “Let’s just lay low for now.”

I sighed. I knew they were all right, but I also needed answers.

There was a light knock on the door. We all turned to look at the same time. Maddie had come back.

“Glad to see you all got cleaned up ok,” said the woman. “Ready for some lunch?”

Susan grinned. “Please!” She had a huge appetite for someone so skinny.

“Follow me,” said Maddie with a smile. “The meal crew’s made up some stir fry and rice. It smells good. You’ll be eating with the first group.”

“How many people are here?” asked Gus innocently, but I knew he’d have a reason for every question he asks.

“Oh, last count I think about forty men, women, and children. That’d include you all. We always have people outside for security, repairs, gardening, hunting, so we work and eat in shifts. The kids always eat with the first group, and Abbey and Jane are already in there. They both got cleaned up as well, and I admit Jane looks much better. That poor thing looked like she’d been on her own for some time.”

“I hope she’ll be ok,” said Boggs.

We walked down the hallway as a group. I held onto Boggs’ elbow. Touching him helped me feel grounded. The smell of stir fried vegetables, garlic, and meat began to surround us. Maddie led us through a double swinging doorway and into a small cafeteria.

People sat in plastic chairs with metal legs at long tables. I took notice that most of them were women of various ages, and a handful of children. Jane peeked from around a little boy about her age and waved at me eagerly. I smiled and waved back. She seemed to be doing well and was clean and dressed in her new clothes. With her hair washed, it was a much lighter shade of ginger than I had first thought. I watched as she hungrily stuffed a spoonful of rice into her mouth. I was glad to see her eating and fitting in. Several people looked up as we walked in, no doubt curious about the new faces in their midst.

“You can go straight to the counter over there,” said Maddie as she motioned us toward a metal counter meant for food service.

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