World After (Penryn & the End of Days, #2)

by Susan Ee

She lifts the key tag to show me. It’s a clear plastic holder that’s probably meant for pictures. This one frames a piece of paper with a note scrawled in little-kid block letters: “Penryn’s police car—Super Secret.” If I ever see the twins again, it looks like I owe them a zombie-girl mud fight.

She glances over at me, her eyes shining in the dark. “You’re a hero, Penryn, whether you like it or not.”

I look up to say something but he puts his finger to my lips and whispers, “Don’t talk. You’ll just spoil my fantasy of rescuing an innocent damsel in distress as soon as you open your mouth.”

Males—they’ve all trained against each other. They expect attacks to certain zones on their bodies and from someone who’s used to relying on upper-body strength. And they always, always underestimate women.

“You’re cute when you’re afraid.”

I swivel my eyes to look at the blade in my hands. Was that you, Pooky Bear?