Zombie Games Book Five (End Zone) Read Free Page B

they explained it. And I definitely don’t remember anything about a ‘Chosen One’.”
    Allie rubbed Adria’s back. “ Honestly, the more I think about it, the harder it is to believe that a small baby could have that kind of power and be able to save the world.”
    “ Well, those people in the next room obviously believe that she is a real threat. I think they’re planning something for her and I’m getting some really bad vibes about it.”
    Allie studied Adria’s face. All she could see was a pretty baby blowing bub bles and making gurgling noises. “Adria can’t even crawl yet, how is she supposed to be a threat to anyone?” she replied as the baby tried to grab a lock of her blond hair.
    Kylie reached over and touched the baby’s head. “I know. Obviously, they’re all wacked in the head and all of that talk about the End of Days happening right now is really just a bunch of crap. We have to keep her safe from those delirious freaks. No matter what.”
    Voices on the other side of the doorway startled them. Kylie and Allie stood up and backed away from the door.
    “Ah… here are my girls,” said Billie, turning on the light.
    A younger woman stood behind him, carrying a metal tray. She smiled pleasantly.
    “Why are you just sitting around here in the darkness?” asked Billie. “There’s a generator, you know. The lights actually do work.”
    Neither gir l responded, just stared in unease as the couple stepped closer.
    “We brought you some food. I’m sure you’re famished,” he said, motioning towards the tray as the woman set it down on the old pine nightstand next to the bed.
    Allie stared at the cheesy p izza and cans of grape soda; her stomach growled.
    “See, you’re hungry,” said Billie. “You girls must like pizza? Am I right?”
    They both nodded.
    He grinned like a Cheshire cat. “Just what I thought. As you can see, there is a lot of cheesy goodness on this pizza, and it’s probably one of the last ones edible on this planet.” He inhaled. “Smell that sauce? Let me tell you, I had a piece of this earlier, and it’s to die for.”
    Kylie glanced at Allie, her eyes wide.
    “Come on now, don’t let this treasure go to waste,” he prodded, lifting one of the plates. He held it under Allie’s nose and smiled again as she bit her lower lip. “It’s all yours. Don’t be foolish and waste such a treat.”
    Allie , unable to take the smell or the hunger tormenting her inside, turned to Kylie. “Maybe one piece wouldn’t hurt? We haven’t eaten for such a long time.”
    Kylie frowned . They’d just talked about this. “Allie.”
    Allie sighed.
    “Look, even the baby wants some,” giggled the woman.
    Adria, staring at the mouthwatering food, tried reaching for the plate.
    “No,” said Allie, stepping away from the pizza. “You can’t have that, Adria. I’m sorry.”
    “Oh… hell, just give her some,” said Billie as Adria began to whimper in frustration. “She needs to eat. Just like you two.”
    “ But not this, she’ll choke. Do you have any bottled water?” asked Kylie. “She’s dehydrated and needs water.”
    “I’ll see what we can find,” he replied . He turned to Jenny and nodded.
    Al lie’s stomach rumbled again; she wanted nothing more than to eat. “Billie, please let us go,” she begged. “We just want to get back to our families.” And food we can trust , she thought.
    “Tell you what,” he said, sitting down on the bed. “If you do what yo u’re told and help me with something, I’ll release you.”
    “Help you? With what?” asked Kylie.
    A cold smile spread across his face. “Retribution.”
     

Chapter Three
     
    Cassie
     
    “What in the hell is going on?” repeated Kristie, for the fourth time. “Why would that numbskull take off with the girls like that? I mean who does that?”
    Kristie, Paige, Nora and I were in my grandparent’s family room, stunned and confused as to why Billie had disappeared with Allie, Kylie, and