Chapter 11. It’s Happening

Daryl stood, his fists clenched as he rolled his shoulders back, glaring at Rick with a tightened chin. “You dare challenge me.”

“Just leave, brother,” Rick said, glancing around to make sure no one was around. “I don’t want to pick a fight with you. Not here.”

He succeeded in luring Daryl outside the hallway, but getting him to leave entirely was like trying to get a lion to abandon its prey. However, Rick felt the hallway closing in around him. In his mind, he grew larger and larger, expanding with rage. If he didn’t do something fast to regain control, he would explode and pick a fight with his brother.

Daryl broke into a sly laugh. He placed his left hand on Rick’s shoulder and poked Rick’s chest with his right hand. “I made a promise that I intend to keep. So make your pick. Who should I feed on first? Your secret crush, the virgin…”

Rick pulled away from Daryl, forcing Daryl’s words back into his throat. He glared at him with hostility. “If you hurt a s