Dead State_A Post Apocalyptic Survival Thriller by Derek Shupert

Author:Derek Shupert [Shupert, Derek]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-05-13T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

Although defused, the man still looks pissed. He leans against the wall as Cassie speaks to him. He has put away the revolver, for the time being. His thick arms are crossed in front of his chest, and his eyes occasionally sneak over in our direction.

Duke has finally settled down as well. I keep him close to me. The last thing I want is to have him irritated any more than he already is. He growls and moans. His body is taut and ready to attack if provoked enough.

I have to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Cassie glances back over her shoulder and points to us. By the bored expression on the man’s face, it seems he couldn’t care less. With the man’s arrival, I want to leave even faster.

They continue their heated discussion for another five minutes or so. I’m not sure why Cassie is arguing with him so intently. If he wants us gone, that isn’t going to be an issue.

“Um, excuse me.” I raise my hand slowly in the air. The man’s hand instinctively goes for his revolver. Cassie presses her palms to his forearm, wraps her fingers around, and holds firm.

This guy is super pissed, and I’m not sure why he is so defensive. I don’t think Duke and I have come across as threatening. Still, I need to ease his mind. Duke isn’t the only animal in the loft.

“Sir, I can tell us being here is not exactly what you want. We will be leaving shortly. I’ll grab our things, and we’ll be on our way.”

His demeanor remains the same. It’s as if my words have fallen on deaf ears. Finally, he speaks. “You should’ve never gotten in here in the first place,” he thunders. His gaze fixes back to Cassie, who has finally released his arm. “Why did you let them in here? They could be infected with the virus.”

I interject once more. “Sir, I can-”

His head snaps back to me. His eyes enlarge, and brim with a fiery anger. “I would advise you to shut up right now, boy.”

Like a dog being scolded, my body deflates. My weakness is apparent from my slouched posture. Not that I wanted to man up to the beastly man anyways. I just want to plead our case.

Cassie slaps his chest. It does little to divert his intense gaze.

“Mack, will you stop this?” she says. “They are not infected.”

“How do you know they aren’t infected? Did you check them from head to toe?” He throws his hands in the air in dismay, then points his finger at her. “That answer better be ‘no’ by the way.”

She diverts her gaze toward the ground, like a kid who has been caught lying. She refrains from answering, but only for a few seconds “No. I haven’t checked them.”

“Then why are they in here?” He points to us and leans toward her. Duke’s growling increases.

Cassie holds her ground. She isn’t afraid of the man that is easily twice her size. I am once again impressed with her resolve, or stupidity.

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