“Oh my god!” she gasps as she pulls down my hoodie neckline. “Atlas, he’s been bitten.” Atlas drops his paper towel roll. “And you weren’t going to tell us?” he breathes out, his voice going hoarse. “You were going to let the infection spread? I have a wife, man… a wife with a baby on the way.” He shakes his head before looking up at the ceiling. “Just close your eyes and think of your happy place. I’ll make this quick.” I flip him off and go to get up, but Atlas tackles me to the ground. “Get off of me, you hippo!” I grunt while he fights me to see the bite. “Shhh! Just look at the
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