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Chapter Nineteen
“Isn’t it amazing how being made love to by someone who you love with all your heart can wash away the pain of being violated?” Kendra said as she lay satiated on the earthen floor in her husband’s arms. “In the books that I’ve read the woman is always scarred for life. I don’t feel scarred or damaged. I’m angry… very angry… but, not damaged.”
“You are a marvel,” Rex cooed while he lightly brushed a bit of stray hair from her face. “You’re a better person than I am. It’s amazing how you are able to release the bad that’s happened and focus only on the good.”
She shrugged. “Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe I should be dwelling on it more or trying to deal with it or something, but I refuse to let it get me down. Life is too short and too precious to dwell on the bad. When it pops into my head as a memory or a dream, I tell myself
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With their bellies full, the members of the camp settled down for the night. Still leery of each other, the groups kept to themselves.Kendra and Rex waited until they were certain that all were asleep before they made their way to Olga. They found her sitting a fair distance from Arthur’s sleeping body and in light meditation.They were about to move away when she said in a soft tone, “What’s the matter?”“Why were you meditating?” Kendra asked.Olga opened her eyes and looked at them. “That’s not why you two are here.”“We need to speak to you about what’s happening with Kendra,” Rex offered. “We encountered a small horde of zombies while hunting and one of them telepathically spoke to her.”Olga sucked in air, but said nothing.“It was confused about me,” Kendra said with trepidation. “It said I wasn’t one o
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Eyes were moist from gratitude and relief of their long and arduous journey finally ending as the travelers entered the compound that was once a health camp, but now served as their home.Felix excitedly gave Oriana and her family a tour of the place. They took extra time in the spa location that offered each of them a clean robe, slippers, and a set of spa pants and top for them to change into once they’d cleaned up.Imogene and Oriana were eager to experience the shower. Having lived their lives in the wilderness, they were only mildly aware of the concept of indoor plumbing and heated water being pumped through pipes for washing. Felix had to disguise his amusement over the childlike awe that they openly displayed when he demonstrated how the toilet flushed and the sink and shower produced water on demand.Since the lodge was built to accommodate large groups of people at a time, Kendra’s family only occupied a small portio
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The awkwardness of newness while getting to know and trust each other went on for days before a sizeable horde of zombies found a weak point in the long neglected fence and they were forced to work together to fight them off.Vernon and Imogene proved incredibly efficient and adept at taking down a large number of zombies between them. When it was all over, Rex -who was grateful for such assistance- spoke their praises loud and clear.Imogene explained that, as wanderers, they stumbled into an infested area and met up with zombies on a regular basis for a considerable length of time until they were able to find a territory more sparsely populated with them. They quickly developed a method of working together to protect each other while swiftly eliminating the threat.Oriana wasn’t quite as bold as her sister and brother-in-law in battle, but she still managed to hold her own against them. She was aided by Felix, who took
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Felix and Vernon proved to be compatible workmates. It took only a matter of days for them to put their heads together and create a sturdy confinement for the alien that would allow them access to it without worry. When they were shown its clever conveniences for the sake of the caretaker, Olga, Rex, and Kendra were not only relieved, but impressed by the fact that most of the ideas came from Felix.Being the family handyman, Rex took his time inspecting the facility. His broad smile when he informed them that he couldn’t have done better- or maybe not even as good- made Kendra’s heart swell with pride for her cousin. She was sorry that Oriana hadn’t been made privy of the project so that she could hear the praises being showered upon him. She was sure that it would help reinforce whatever attraction was between them.“So, what’s next?” Vernon asked with open enthusiasm. “I haven’t felt this
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Alice paced the interior of her room while she worried about what to do. She’d lied to Arthur and the others about who she was and how she’d lived. So far, no one had questioned the wanderer family about her life with them so they didn’t know that she’d only been a part of that group for a few years. During that time, she’d made sure to make herself useful by appeasing the men working for the aliens -like Rupert- in whatever way deemed necessary.She pounded her left fist into the palm of her right hand as she held back the scream of frustration that was trying to escape. It was just bad luck that they’d come upon that family. Eventually they’d converse about her and the truth would come out. She couldn’t have that.She’d traveled all the way to the center of the earth for a fresh start. Meeting Arthur gave her a chance to remake herself and to belong. She’
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“I never believed in vampires,” Olga admitted, “but I’m beginning to suspect that there is fact behind that myth.”“What are you saying?” Felix asked with concern.They’d gone onto the front porch to admire the sunset and found themselves alone. This was a rarity these days. Taking advantage of the moment, they discussed things that were meant for their ears only.Olga heaved a sigh. “Kendra is a puzzle. I’m beginning to think that the combination of the inoculation for the original virus and the introduction of the new strain created an entirely new beast.”His eyes opened wide. “Do you think that she’s a vampire?”“She’s alive and vampires are dead,” she said. “Or, so the story goes. I don’t think she’s a vampire per se, but she has vampire tendencies; such as drinking blood.”He shudde
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Alice stood in the shadows of the tree line. She grit her teeth in anger while she watched Felix converse with Oriana. The little slut was making the most of the situation by leaning against a tree in a manner that best showed off the curves of her lean figure.Had she known that she’d have competition for Felix, Alice would have had the wrinkles on her body removed along with those on her face. It was just that her vanity came into play. After she’d successfully fulfilled her mission, she intended to return to her planet. Having a completely smooth body back home would be a disaster. As it was, she would have to endure surgery to return her face to normal.She wished that she had supernatural powers like the aliens who invaded and took over earth; or even like Kendra, Rex, and Olga. Some sort of gift would come in handy right now. Unfortunately, she had to rely on strength that resembled that of a human and h
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Oriana peered out of the picture window that was strategically centered in the great room wall to provide an optimal panoramic view of the premises. Not only could she not believe her eyes, but she was unsure if she should bring what she was seeing to the attention of her sister and Olga, who were busy baking in the kitchen.“What are you staring at?” Imogene asked as she took the last loaf of freshly baked bread from the oven. “Yum. This smells delicious.”“I make it my policy to bake a mini loaf for taste testing,” Olga said with a twinkle in her eye. Sliding the warm, mini loaf down the counter until it was in front of Imogene, she said, “It wouldn’t do to serve bad bread, now would it?”“Absolutely not,” the younger woman giggled.Taking a thin slice of the soft, freshly baked bread for herself, Olga sauntered over to where Oriana stood and looked out in the dire
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