Infected Series (Book 1): Mission: New York Read Online Free

the only people that had really made a real impression on him had been Dawson and Judith. They looked like they were in control of the group, and he was relatively sure that they could easily handle themselves if they were to be pushed into a corner. Relaxing a bit he sipped his coffee, savouring the taste of the bitter blend, and he realised how fortunate his decision to start early had been. If he had not come in earlier than usual, he would not have been secure inside the shop when all the trouble began.
    Chapter Four
    The noise from next door alerted him that something was going on, and he quickly glanced over to see that Dawson had placed her cup down on the table in front of her, and had moved to the front door to see what the commotion was. He heard her gasp, and heard the glass breaking in the window of the shop next door.
    “There is one of those infected creatures that are breaking in next door that was what the glass breaking was.” said Dawson softly with a tremor in her voice. “I think there is someone in there, a survivor like us?” she looked back at Simon questioningly, and said in a tremulous voice, “We need someone to go and have a look.”
    “You’re right, we need to go and have a look. There might be something that we can do to help. I will go, but I will not go alone. Who will come with me and help?” Simon said quietly, loud enough that everyone could hear him. “I am looking for volunteers.” Simon reached down and lifted his nearly empty cup and drank the last of the coffee. He decided to get a refill of his coffee first before he was going to head out to see if there was a survivor next door.  Pouring the coffee into his cup he noticed that it was still hot, not too hot but just enough to be good. Just as he was about to put the jug back down everyone heard the scream. He started, and fumbled with the jug; dropping it on the floor where it shattered. Some of the grounds splattered on his shoes and pants.
    “Damn, I did not want that to happen.” he said harshly to himself.
    The scream came again, just as he was about to try wipe off the grounds.
    “No time he shouted, we need to go now. Who is with me?” He called urgently. He saw that Dawson and Phil had stood and nodded.
    “Right, I have my baseball bat. What have you guys got to use as weapons?” Simon asked quickly as he looked around. Dawson reached for her bag and pulled out the machete she had worn when he had first seen her. Phil had a length of pipe in his hands; motioning over to Dawson and said in his throaty voice with a raised eyebrow,
    “She had this in that bag, along with a few other interesting articles. She is definitely a girl scout.”
    Dawson chuckled, and looked sheepishly at Simon trying to explain, “I am a plumber now, and I was on my way to a job downtown, when all this shit happened.” she said simply, “My machete goes everywhere with me. My bag does contain a few tools, along with a knuckle duster for protection.”
    Phil laughed at this, and looked at Simon, “She is one hell of a woman this Dawson, Simon. I know she said she was a soldier but among her tools are a wrench; some duct tape; as well as a few lengths of pipe.”
    Simon laughed, shaking his head at the woman; who just stood there, her shoulders shaking as she tried to suppress a giggle. “We need to move out People, come on. Let’s go and have a look at the situation.” she snorted as she spoke.
    “Right, let’s go Dawson.” walking toward the door, his bat in his hands. The other two followed him toward the front door, where Judith stood, nervously wringing her hands. As Simon approached her, she tried to calm her nerves and spoke to Simon softly.
    “Come back, go but please do come back safely to me. I like you. I want to get to know you better.” she said softly, placing a hand on his arm gently.
    Simon smiled at her and nodded. Looking back at Phil and Dawson they nodded as well, and reached the door. Judith opened the door