Mad Swine (Book 2): Dead Winter by Pajak Steven

Author:Pajak, Steven [Pajak, Steven]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: apocalyptic, permuted press, postapocalyptic, world war z, Zombies, living dead, walking dead
Publisher: Permuted Press
Published: 2012-12-05T05:00:00+00:00

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I called the meeting to order just after seven. As expected, Brain and the rest of the council members were seated on either side. Maureen, Liam and Jenna sat in the front row awaiting introductions. When I asked Brian about Ian, he said he was looking and feeling much better but Ravi would not allow him to sit at the meeting.

Lara was nowhere to be seen so I assumed she was on patrol. Kat would never let everyone sit here without some sort of security team out there watching. I found myself wondering if Lara had volunteered for the assignment or if she felt like she had to take the shit jobs because she and I were now an item and she didn’t want anyone to think there was favoritism. I’d have to talk to her about that. Another possible unforeseen complication in our relationship.

Standing up behind the table and looking at all the eager faces made me feel vulnerable suddenly. I could feel beads of sweat forming on my brow as I addressed our community members. As I welcomed back Brian from his journey, I noticed my right hand begin to tremble slightly, and was grateful for the round of applause as it gave me an opportunity to hide the tremors by clapping my hands together.

After Brian said a few words and sat down, I addressed the group again. Although we had not agreed on ceremony, we members of the council knew each other well enough to anticipate each other’s moves or follow their leads. Gripping the table edge with my trembling right hand, I said, “As many of you already know, Brian brought a few guests to Randall Oaks. I’d like you all to give a warm welcome to Liam and Maureen Finnegan and Jenna Lefew.”

The residents of Randall Oaks made sure that our guests were well received with applause and pats on the shoulders. Someone yelled out, “I love you, Maureen!” from the back of the room. Although Maureen’s face turned bright red, she responded, “Sorry, I’m taken, dear, but thank you anyways,” and everyone chuckled.

“Welcome all,” I continued. “Our other guest, Ian, is feeling a bit under the weather and couldn’t be here with us this evening.

“Now I know you all have questions about our guests, and they’re part of the reason we are all here today, but what I’m going to do is just tell you all what’s going on and I’m sure your questions will change.”

The room grew silent and the sense of vulnerability also grew. The trembling in my right had ceased for the moment thankfully. “About six weeks ago, Brian volunteered to leave the safety of Randall Oaks to not only search for supplies and trade, but also to see what was going on outside, to bring back news of our surroundings. And he has done exactly that.”

A cheer went up around the room and more applause. I didn’t clap this time, but kept my twitchy right hand gripping the table.

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