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CHAPTER 35
A branch snapping in the distance made both of us freeze.
"Crap," I whispered as I quickly pulled my gun up, aiming toward the sound.Another sound from a different direction forced Thomas to whip around with his gun raised. We were back to back."What do we have here? I think this is my lucky day." A stocky man with a gray beard stood at the edge of the trees with a crossbow pointed directly at Thomas."I suggest you lower your weapon. We're not here to harm anyone, we just want some water." Thomas pressed his back to mine as I examined the trees for Gray Beard's companions.Was I supposed to shoot them or let them live? Human life was important, but I knew I would have to kill them if they posed a threat.Gray Beard let out a thunderous laugh, causing both of us to stiffen. "Boy, there ain't no way I'm doing something so stupid. How about you lower your gun?"Thomas didn't falter. "I don't think I've seen you before. You from around here?""Related chapters
Her Deadly Revenge CHAPTER 36
"I've got bad news, and I've got worse news." Thomas charged inside and started moving furniture to block the front door.I tried to prop myself up on my elbows, but my entire back screamed at me, so I settled for turning my head toward him. "What's the bad news?"Metal scraped over the wood floor as Thomas pushed a large shelf. "Well, the bastard that shot you might've saved our lives."Rage sliced through me as my back burned again. Gray Beard was the reason I nearly died. I hated that man for shooting me.Why couldn't we meet ordinary people that were trying to survive like us?We'd been stuck in this small house for just over a day. Somehow I wasn't dead yet, but I was still in excruciating pain."Don't get all pissed off." Thomas's plea snapped me out of my thoughts. "I hate that fucker too, but I need you to keep your head on straight. Did you hear what I said?"He was right. I needed to be smart. Something was obviously going on.My ang
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Suzie"They are too coming back!" I screamed at Derek and his psycho girlfriend. "Grant, tell them."Grant's hands rubbed my shoulders from behind the couch. "Der, we don't know if they're gone for good. Casey and Thomas are smart. They're still alive, and they could show up anytime. We need to wait a few more days.""I hear you," Derek jingled something in his pocket as he paced around the living room. "But they've been gone for over a week, and we're nearly out of water and a bunch of other things. We have to get provisions. I can go with Matt and Celia—""No. No way." Andrea held her hips as she shook her head. "If something happens to you, then I'll be left with your little brother and her."Grant's hands stopped massaging and squeezed. "What's that supposed to mean?"Andrea scoffed and barely glanced at Grant before she threw her hands up. "It doesn't mean anything, I just don't want t
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Casey"But Seb, I need some more," Andrea whined.I assumed the kitchen was empty, but I was wrong. Derek and Andrea were sitting at the kitchen table."No. We're almost out. You had your cup of water earlier. You can have another one later." Derek whispered."It's not fair. She got four yesterday. I want four too." Andrea was complaining about how much water I drank yesterday.I wanted to laugh. She was the reason we had to deal with such strict water conservation. I'd had four cups of water, but my body needed it. I was healing.Fighting the urge to turn around and go back to my room, I continued limping toward the kitchen with Mindy in my arms. I just needed to grab the food, and then Mindy and I could sit on the couch for a little while.Coming home was fantastic, but being locked inside for forty-eight hours straight was brutal, especially after sitting in a closet for ove
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Early the next morning, I sat on the couch with Mindy and Suzie anxiously waiting as everyone prepared to go looting.I hated that I couldn't go. My injury was still painfully healing, but I understood, and there were a lot of things we needed, especially water. I would just have to sit this one out.Everyone was still in their rooms getting ready when Thomas stopped in front of us to say goodbye.He picked Mindy up and held her above his head for their famous slobber kiss.Suzie and I laughed."Be good for Sissy and Momma, Munchkin." Thomas kissed her head and handed her back to Suzie. "You need to help your sister, Squirt. She's still in bad shape."Suzie quirked her head to the side and frowned. "Who do you think you're talking to? I'm not a little kid. I know what to do."Thomas gave her a crooked grin. "I know. I'm just making sure."Suzie shook her head. "Whatever."Grant sat down next to Suzie to tie his shoes.Suzie watched G
Her Deadly Revenge CHAPTER 40
SuzieHuddled beneath a blanket with Mindy, I tried to listen to what was going on above us. We were hiding at the far end of the trailer on a tarp that held all the extra supplies Thomas and Casey stored down here.Aside from the night my parents died, this was probably the worst I'd felt in my whole life. This entire situation scared me to death.Hating that Casey was all alone, I did my best to cover Mindy's ears with the thick blanket so she wouldn't cry from any loud sounds. Mindy was my number one priority. I had to make sure she stayed safe.Casey yelled at the men until I heard gunshots. Crap. Did she get shot?I heard footsteps run to the back of the trailer as I let out a deep breath. Casey was okay.Was she going to run? I probably would if I was her. These men sounded awful.No. Casey wouldn't do that. She was the strongest person in the world. She would never leave us.Trut
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CaseyMy head was pounding, and my tongue was sandpaper against the roof of my mouth. Why was I so achy? My back burned as I wiggled, realizing my hands were tied behind my back."Piggy? You awakey?" That high-pitched voice hurt my ears.Where was I?My fingers trembled behind my back as my head pounded harder. I wanted to move to protect myself better, but I knew something wasn't right, so I did my best not to move, which was a difficult task since I was positioned awkwardly on my side against a solid cold floor."Little Piggy?" He poked my shoulder."Leave her alone, Waldo." A gruff voice interjected."But she's shaking. I'm pretty sure she's awake." Waldo replied in a normal male voice.That's when it all came back to me. These were the men that blew up the trailer door. Somehow I'd been knocked out from the explosion.Suzie and Mindy had been under the trailer. Did they make
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Thomas"None of us have slept in days, Dude. Don't you think we should get some sleep before we head out?" Derek eyed me warily, the dark circles under his eyes mirroring mine. "I want to get Casey back just as bad as you do—""Do you?" I yelled as I sifted through our haul, searching for the military container full of tear gas, explosives, and gas masks. "Because if you did, then you wouldn't be asking such a stupid question.""You really love her, don't you?" Derek pointed at the box hidden under the massive bag of baby supplies as he set a box on the ground."Of course, I fucking do. I can't believe you're asking me that right now!" My brow knotted as I threw an evil glare at Derek. It took every bit of my self-control to force back the raging need to punch him in the face.Derek grabbed a box, angrily yanking it out of my way. "I knew you liked Casey, but I thought she was just another one o
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CaseyAs we made our way across the school, one thing became clear as day—the high school was trashed.What had once been a reasonably clean establishment was now a huge trash bin. Among the random boxes and trash that littered the floor, plastic chairs, desks, tables, and shelving haphazardly lined the halls. Each classroom appeared to be occupied, but I couldn't be sure since someone covered the small rectangular windows.Jordon's thick muscles tightened around me as I tried a little too hard to see into the only open door. The room in question used to be the computer lab, but now it resembled a control room of sorts. There were dozens of thick cables covering the floor."What's in there?" I fought the need to ask him to turn back so I could see what was inside."Don't ask questions like that." Jordon's words were cold and resolute.What a dick.How in the hell was I supposed to get any informat
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