Dark Queen Of Apocalypse (by Morgan Hale) novel Chapter 293

Chapter 293

Their eyes burned with hostility as they stared at Chloe and her friends.

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Someone thought, ‘We’re all just people, so why am I the one stuck out here in this brutal weather, scraping by and always. scared for my life?

‘But some folks? They’re pretty, and they don’t have to lift a finger. All they gotta do is sleep around, and everything gets handed to them.

It is just so unfair.‘

‘No way! Why do you guys get to have so much food? You need to bring it out and share it with everyone,” a skinny man shouted, his voice full of indignation.

The survivors‘ eyes grew even redder with envy and desperation.

‘Hand over all the food and water,” someone else shouted.

Yeah, we’re all supposed to help each other! Don’t be so selfish!” another voice chimed in.

The survivors‘ voices overlapped, each one getting louder and more fired up. The crowd pressed closer, everyone ready to

bounce.

f even one person made a move, they’d storm forward and snatch whatever they could get their hands on, no hesitation at ill.

Chloe shot a cool glance at the smug old woman in the crowd. She saw Ruth hunched over, trying to slip away, and a faint

mile tugged at Chloe’s lips.

Just so you know, we’re not with the military. This car belongs to us, and…” Chloe said.

She paused, then pointed at Ruth’s retreating figure.

Chloe said, “And all the food in my car? That old woman stole every last bit of it.

Don’t believe me? Just look at what she’s clutching in her arms. That’s my stuff.”

Ruth was trying to sneak away in the chaos, but when Chloe called her out, she froze. It felt like a thousand eyes were boring nto her back, sharp enough to pierce right through.

A flicker of panic flashed in her eyes. Ruth pleaded, “What are you talking about? When did I ever steal your stuff?”

Then what’s that you’re holding in your arms?” Chloe shot back.

As soon as Chloe said that, Ruth felt a wave of hostile stares. She clutched her bundle even tighter.

“This is my stuff, Ruth insisted.

Chloe gave a mocking applause. “Nice! So you claim that’s yours. Tell me, you’ve been hanging out with the survivors all this time. How come you still haven’t run out of supplies?”

Ruth stubbornly refused to admit it.

“I just haven’t used it all up yet…” she muttered.

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As soon as she said that, she slapped a hand over her mouth, eyes wide with panic as she glanced nervously around.

‘Crap, did I just admit that I’m holding supplies?‘ Ruth thought.

Without even realizing it, she’d just exposed herself.

The survivors eyed the bundle in Ruth’s arms like hungry wolves, creeping in closer with every step.

A skinny man and a filthy woman stepped in front of Ruth, shielding her from the crowd.

“What do you think you’re doing? Don’t forget, soldiers are right over there. Are you really gonna try to rob us out in the open?” the skinny man shouted.

Hearing that, the survivors hesitated.

If they were still at the supermarket, they would’ve taken someone out without a second thought. But with soldiers standing guard nearby, nobody dared to make a move.

Just then, a wild–haired woman came barreling through the crowd.

When Chloe looked closer, she realized it was Nina. The same woman who’d failed to strike a deal earlier.

Nina bowed to Chloe, begging, “Please, Chloe, have pity on me! My baby’s so tiny. Please, take us with you!”

The infant in her arms seemed to sense it was about to be abandoned and burst out crying, loud and desperate.

Chloe didn’t even spare her a glance. She just looked up at the sky.

Chloe thought, ‘Looks like it’s getting even hotter.

‘I remembered that in my previous life, when the heat soars over 120 degrees, even powered humans wouldn’t risk going out during the day since the heat could kill people for real.

The ground starts turning to sand, and all the greenery dies off almost overnight. Only high–level mutant plants manage to

survive.

After the scorching heat, torrential rain will come pouring down.

Massive storms sweep across the globe, and the land, already turning to sand, just couldn’t take it anymore.

Landslides, floods, and mudslides keep hitting one after another, making life a constant disaster.

Right now, the temperature was already pushing 113 degrees. We have to get out of there, fast.

‘I need to get back to the base ahead of time and make sure we have all defenses ready!

Feeling anxious, Chloe turned to get in the car, but Nina clung desperately to her pant leg.

“Please, I’m begging you. Don’t leave ine behind! Spare mel Nina pleaded.

Nina knew Chloe was the real leader here. If Chloe spoke up, Frank wouldn’t dare give her any trouble.

Just thinking about her useless husband getting slapped aside by Frank made Nina want to gnash her teeth in frustration.

Nina thought, ‘What a loser. When push comes to shove, I always have to take matters into my own hands.

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Once I get to the base and latch onto a more powerful powered human, I’ll kick that loser to the curb without a second hought.‘

jeeing Nina’s move, Ruth quickly shoved her bundle into her grandson’s arms and scurried over.

he bowed low to Chole and begged, “Come on, we’re all in this together! Please, show us some kindness! You’ve got so nuch food in your car. It wouldn’t hurt to share a little, right?”

The crowd jumped in, everyone trying to lay the guilt on thick and pressure Chloe into giving in.

Chloe found their pathetic guilt–tripping downright laughable.

he thought, ‘When it comes to this kind of moral blackmail, I have zero intention of playing along.’

When the crowd saw Ruth getting a bit of favor, they all started copying her. One after another, people bowed to Chole, leading and begging for mercy.

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eep! The vehicles up front started blaring their horns, signaling that it’s time to go. Get ready to move out.

s soon as the engines roared to life, the survivors finally started freaking out.

Most of them hurried back to the pickup truck, making sure to secure their seats again.

‘hat left Ruth and her family of four, plus Nina and her husband.

‘hey still wouldn’t budge, especially with all those tasty supplies just sitting in the car, tempting them to stay.

chubby teenager, about 5’7“, waddled over, hugging a bundle in one arm and chomping on a chunk of ice–cold watermelon ith the other, looking completely content.

le glanced at his grandma falling on the ground, then gave Chloe a creepy once–over, his eyes practically oozing sleaze.

Grandma, are you done yet? I wanna get in the car and take a nap,” the chubby teen complained.

Then he jabbed a finger at Chloe.

I want her to sleep with me,” he demanded.

Chiara’s eyes bulged with rage. “You filthy pig! Say that again, and I’ll beat you to a pulp. Don’t think I won’t!”

Chiara, a bright–eyed little girl around seven or eight, was gearing up for a fight, cracking her knuckles with a fierce yet rresistibly cute attitude.

The chubby teen’s eyes gleamed with a sleazy grin. He jabbed a finger at Chiara and shouted, “Grandma, I want her! Tie her up and hand her over to me!”

Ruth glanced back, speaking softly to the chubby teen, “Be good, sweetie. Grandma will bring her to your bed real soon

‘Damn it, I’ve had enough!” Emily growled.

Emily lunged forward, spun in midair, and slammed a flying kick right into the chubby teen’s face.

“Oh my precious grandson! Damn you all. How dare you lay a finger on him? I’ll tear you apart! Ruth screeched.

She charged forward, but as soon as she got up, a kick sent her flying a dozen feet across the ground.

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James walked over, dressed in a military uniform, flanked by four snipers with their rifles at the ready.

“What’s going on here?” James asked.

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Ruth’s son, tears streaming down his face, cried out, “Sir, you have to help us! She killed my mom and my son! Please, you have to stand up for us!”

The woman, Bessie, next to him, scrambled over, her hair a tangled mess, looking like a madwoman.

“Yeah, that’s right! She killed my mother–in–law and my son! She has to hand over that car to us as compensation!” Bessie screeched.

James took one look at the chaos and instantly figured out what had happened.

James said icily, “Since you don’t want to ride in our army truck, then just stay here.”

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