Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 747

Chapter 747: Zombie Virus

"Good evening," the newscaster said, her expression professional, but visibly strained. "We interrupt regular programming to bring you a developing situation out of Aster City, specifically the Northbridge District, following a violent outbreak that occurred late last night at approximately nine p.m."

A footage rolled beside her shoulder, showing shaky phone recordings, and screams of a frightened crowd.

"According to eyewitness videos circulating online, what began as a physical altercation between a werewolf identified as Ken Hart and a human male named Noah Lux quickly escalated into something far more disturbing. Clips show Noah exhibiting extreme physical resilience, abnormal strength, and violent behavior inconsistent with any known human condition."

Right at that moment, the video cut to a freeze-frame of Noah’s gaunt face, his eyes bloodshot, and mouth smeared with blood.

"Authorities confirm that the situation turned fatal when Noah attacked Ken, resulting in Hart’s death at the scene. Moments later, Noah reportedly began attacking bystanders, displaying what witnesses described as feral behavior, including biting and cannibalism."

The anchor swallowed before continuing.

"At this time, officials are investigating what they believe may be a rapid-onset infection. Sources within emergency response units suggest the condition causes extreme aggression, loss of higher cognitive function, and a compulsion toward flesh consumption."

A new headline flashed: UNCONFIRMED VIRAL OUTBREAK.

"Online, the phenomenon has already been dubbed the ’Zombie Virus’—a term authorities urge the public not to sensationalize. However, they have confirmed multiple similar incidents within a three-block radius of the original outbreak."

The camera returned to the newscaster.

"As a result, the city has issued an immediate curfew across Aster City. All individuals present in the Northbridge District during the incident are currently being identified, tracked, and placed under mandatory quarantine for observation.

"Residents living near the affected area are strongly advised to remain indoors, lock all doors and windows, and not to allow anyone inside, even if the individual is known to them. Authorities stress that the infection may not be immediately visible."

Her voice lowered, grave.

"Special containment units are currently deployed as officials race to curb what they describe as a potentially catastrophic spread. While investigations are ongoing, emergency services warn that failure to contain this outbreak could pose a serious threat to public safety, possibly even to human survival itself."

Vera Turner’s attention snapped up when her brother rushed into the office and said,

"You have to come see this."

At once, she lowered the remote onto the table and hurried after her brother.

Vera barely made it three steps before she stopped short. Strapped to a metal stretcher in the center of the space was what used to be a human. If that word still applied.

The man’s limbs were bound tightly with restraints, the thick straps cutting into his skin that looked pale and clammy. His chest rose and fell in shallow, erratic breaths, each one accompanied by a low, animalistic growl that vibrated from deep in his throat.

The sound alone made Vera’s stomach twist.

His face was wrong with the structure warped, his cheekbones protruding unnaturally as if the flesh had shrunk away from the bone. And his teeth were sharper now as if they had been filed while saliva

foamed at the corners of his mouth, dripping down his chin.

Patches of his hair had fallen out entirely, leaving raw-looking skin behind, while the rest clung to his scalp in brittle, uneven tufts. His eyes were bloodshot, the whites veined with angry red, pupils blown wide and unfocused as they tracked movement in the room with feral intensity. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

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