Moments later, the squad commander stood at attention before their superior.
"Sergeant Thomas, take your squad and check it out." their superior ordered.
"Yes, sir," Thomas said, saluting sharply. He gathered his squad and moved toward the scene to check on Jaren.
The squad moved quickly, weapons raised. As they reached the car, a single infected child darted toward them with unnatural speed. In a coordinated volley, the nine soldiers took it down instantly, leaving it no chance to escape.
"Alpha, proceed with caution," Thomas called, signaling his team forward.
He led them into the room where the children had been. What he saw made his stomach twist. His friend had turned, hunched over the corpses of the other infected kids, devouring them with terrifying speed.
