Humanity's Hope by Pembroke Sinclair

Author:Pembroke Sinclair [Sinclair, Pembroke]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Zombies
Publisher: Pembroke Sinclair
Published: 2019-07-23T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 10

Caleb pressed his ear against the bathroom door. Holding his breath, he hoped to hear anything else—voices or footsteps. Well, he didn’t actually hope to hear them—that could possibly mean the people who were after him were in his apartment—but he didn’t want to be surprised by them either. Sadly, if they were there, he had nowhere to go. The bathroom only had one way in and out. However, if he had enough forewarning, he might be able to make it to the fire escape. There was only silence. With deliberate movements, he reached for the doorknob and turned it slowly. He cracked the door just enough so one eye could peer out.

He tried to keep himself calm. The sweat on his palm was causing the knob to slip under his grip. The door opening and closing didn’t mean anything. It could have just been Dr. Bentley heading to work or checking the mail or whatever. He highly doubted after the way the doctor acted at his presence he would do anything to hurt Caleb. But then again, it could have been so much more. It could have been the people after him. They could have sent RBZs after him, and the good doctor could be dead on the floor.

Caleb’s stomach clenched, a tingly feeling traveled down his arms into his fingers. Despite the steam from the shower that surrounded him, a chill settled over his body. He thought about calling out to his guardian, but his throat had gone dry. Again, he strained his ears, hoping to pick up any sounds. Nothing. He couldn’t stay in the bathroom all day. That was beyond ridiculous. But what may or may not be in his apartment was fear inducing. It was obvious he hadn’t thought this plan through, and it was possible he was in grave danger.

Run. Just take off. You can make it to the fire escape in just a few quick steps …

Caleb’s grip tightened on the doorknob. It wouldn’t take him long to get out the door and to the fire escape. There were only a few problems with that plan. The first being he didn’t really want to run through the streets in a towel with no shoes. Secondly, if the people were here, he didn’t doubt they’d blocked off every possible escape route—especially if they were smart. Thirdly, his leaving totally defeated the purpose of him coming back. He had to face this. He pulled the door open slowly, quietly. Even though he had to face it, that didn’t mean he couldn’t use caution. He didn’t need to run into danger. He kept his head cocked to the side, listening for anything. Everything was still silent. Was that normal? Well, honestly, yeah. Caleb spent the vast majority of his time in the quiet apartment. Normally, he enjoyed the silence. It made him happy not to have to interact with others. Now, though, it was oppressive.

Tiptoeing, he headed into the living room. Empty. He turned toward the kitchen.

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