Alexis_Mcnair

A serene night is shattered by a deadly virus outbreak, transforming the living into monstrous creatures. Celine, a young girl, finds herself thrust into a terrifying world alongside her younger brother, Avery. As they navigate this nightmarish landscape, they encounter Shilo, a former classmate, and together they forge a bond to survive.
  Their desperate search for safety leads them to Havenshire, a city walled by water rumored to be a sanctuary. However, they soon discover a darker truth: Havenshire is a corrupt haven, controlled by a tyrannical leader who sympathizes with the infected and believes they will be cured.
  Determined to reclaim Havenshire and create a true sanctuary for survivors, Celine, Shilo, Avery, and a new unlikely ally, Jacob, join forces with a charismatic leader named Sam and his resourceful crew. Together, they devise a daring plan to overthrow the corrupt Governor George and establish a real sanctuary for survivors of the virus.
  As they face overwhelming odds and confront the horrors within and without the walls of Havenshire, Celine must summon her inner strength and courage to not only lead the ones she's come to care for in the fight for safety, but also fight the battle that rages quietly within her. Because Celine has found love among the dead, but the question is; who will she choose?

Among the Dead

<p> I stood back from the group and took in my surroundings. The sun was going down, and so far, there weren't any of the dead wandering around. The only gut instinct I was getting from Sam was butterflies in my stomach. Sam is nothing like I imagined him. I don't know what I was expecting, but it definitely wasn't that.</p>

<p> He was the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome. His dark hair was cropped low at his ears, and long enough on top that a few strands fell into his face. His eyes were a deep, steel gray and the way he raked them over my body slowly was excruciatingly noticeable by everyone. I could feel Shilo tense up when he kissed the back of my hand. </p>

Chapter 17: Celine's POV.