The Undead and Unstoppable Apocalyptic Queen novel Chapter 249

Chapter 249 The Power Within

Chapter 249 The Power Within.

The ability had arrived–something different, something new,

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Theresa faced Landon squarely. “From now on, you’re one of us–part of the Blazing Sun Alliance. Your whole team will receive the same benefits as any other unit under our banner. And you, personally, will get

additional perks under my direct command” She turned to her teammate. “Kyle, get our new guy up to

speed,”

You got it!” Kyle said with enthusiasm. He already liked Landon, respected his loyalty and courage. He walked over and started explaining the alliance’s benefits in detail.

As Kyle spoke, Landon and his teammates grew visibly stunned. Their mouths hung open as Kyle went on to explain the true strength of the Blazing Sun Alliance–and how they were already launching counterattacks to reclaim lost cities.

They were dumbfounded.

Who were these people!

They were retaking cities. Retaking them.

The next morning, Theresa and the others woke early and prepared to depart.

Landon had already bolted upstairs at dawn to knock on Madeline’s door, afraid she might be late and delay Theresa’s departure.

By the time Theresa drove the armored car down from the ridge, everyone else was already aboard. Only Madeline remained, dragged along at last by Landon and his crew,

“Ms. Hall! We’re here!” Landon called out, waving at Theresa.

She nodded and opened the car door to let them in. Their only vehicle had been taken by Wyatt the previous day, and by now, it was likely swarmed with zombies, completely unusable.

Now that they were all on the same team, it only made sense to ride together.

Since her secret had been revealed, Amelia’s demeanor had grown much more cheerful. She even smiled at Theresa, who nodded back and directed her to take a seat in the back row. Rhett and Julian followed close behind,

But when it came to Madeline, she froze.

She stopped just before stepping in, turning slowly–her eyes fixed westward, toward the tree line.

“Madeline, what are you looking at? Get in the car! Landon urged.

Without a word, she jerked her band free and ran.

Straight toward the woods in the west.

Landon saw it then–half–submerged in the swamp left by the storm, a one armed zombie struggled in the muck. Its upper body was the only thing above ground, so caked in mud and leaves that i–1

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Chapter 249 The Power Within

looked like part of the broken forest.

As Madeline ran, she shouted, “Samuel Samuel! Don’t leave me again! Samuel, I want to be with you!”

“Madeline Landon realized the truth in an instant and ran after her, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t catch her. Her hand was always just out of reach.

That’s a zombie” That’s a zombie

“Let her go. Theresa said quietly. “Even if he’s a zombie now, she’s made her choice.”

Landon froze mid–step.

He watched as Madeline scrambled over jagged rocks, splintered logs, and debris. She charged into the swamp without hesitation.

The one–armed zombie seemed to sense her presence. It flailed and thrashed toward her, its body heaving as if it still remembered her, still longed for her.

It looked like a response–desperate, savage, but unmistakably real.

Then, with a hollow crack, a broken tree branch–dislodged by the storm–came crashing down. It pierced through the zombie’s chest. It stared down at the gaping wound, as if trying to make sense of what had just happened,

And then

Thad

A woman’s body collided with its chest.

The same jagged branch pierced her too, impaling her clean through

The sharp scent of blood filled the air, awakening the creature’s senses beneath layers of mud and decay. Rasping Growling. Devouring

Its mouth opened wide, flakes of dried mud falling from its face in chunks. It clung to her like a lifeline, tearing into her with everything it had left.

And she? She clung to him just as tightly.

My love. They all bullied me. Only you were ever kind. We’ll be together. Forever.”

The armored car roared down the highway, leaving the scene behind in a blur of dust and smoke.

Inside, Landon sat with his back to the window. He didn’t look back at the lovers locked in their final embrace.

His fists clenched Tighter. Tighter still.

He had to change.

He turned to look at the people around him–disciplined, sharp, battle–harde

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and commanding

He would become like her. A leader worthy of this team.

Once they left the area, the road home unfolded before them.

But things had changed.

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First, the weather. The rain had passed, but it had left behind an oppressive heat. The asphalt shimmered with waves of hot air, and the sun beat down harder than ever.

Second, the zombies.

They were faster now. More coordinated. More aggressive.

Theresa, look–those zombies! someone shouted.

From the elevated highway, they could see them–an entire horde, the same one that had chased them days ago

Only now, it had grown.

There were more of them. Many more.

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