Surviving the Apocalypse with my Multiplier System novel Chapter 236

Julian held Rayne's hand, walking her out of the bunker they once called home.

"Here get on"

Julian bent over and waited for Rayne to climb up on his back.

"Julian, I can walk. There's no need for you to carry me", giggled Rayne.

"Just let me do this, please", he said.

He looked back at her with a pleading look, asking her to let him do this with his eyes.

Rayne giggled and hopped on his back, fulfilling his wishes.

"If you get tired, place me down!", she said.

Julian smiled and hummed in response. As they continued to walk, Rayne saw the dead bodies of Dillon's men littered across the ground.

"You guys took them out quick, I didn't even hear any commotion", said Rayne.

Ian walked over from one of the rooms and scoffed, "You guys? This was all Julian. He stormed inside like he had a death wish, taking out all of these guys on his own. We only took out a few stragglers outside".

Rayne looked down at Julian, "Be careful in the future!", then leaned into his ear, "Thank you."

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When Rayne and the others finally made it back to the settlement they were greeted by a very restless group of people.

Word had spread about the Caravan being taken over and Rayne getting captured. No one was able to focus due to the worry they had.

"Oh look! They're back!", Mila sprang up from the fold-out chair she was sitting in. Brandon and a few others heard her words and stood up to look.

Noah walked out of his house, ready to greet Julian and hopefully Rayne.

They all waited in anticipation as the group of jeeps parked in the parking area.

Julian walked over to the passenger side door, opening it for Rayne.

"Thank you", she smiled and hopped out.

Ella ran over and hugged her, crying violently into her shoulder.

"Rayne, you're back! I'm so sorry! If only I didn't suggest stopping on the side of the road this would have never happened"

Rayne smiled, and patted Ella on the head, "It's okay, you could have never known. I would have done the same in your position. See? I'm okay."

Ella only let go of Rayne when Noah came over and pulled her away, "Come, let her through. She must be very tired."

"Oh, okay", said Ella. She wiped the tears from her eyes with her sleeve.

Julian took Rayne by the hand and walked her over to Anna and Judy's house so that they could examine her for any injuries.

"Anna, please check her out. She has a few bruises on her arms and legs. Also, there's a large bump on the back of her head", said Julian, pulling Rayne over.

Rayne looked down on her arms and legs. She didn't even notice that she was bruised in these spots.

Anna quickly led Rayne to the medical room for her to get undressed.

About thirty minutes later Rayne walked out with a few bandages wrapped around her head.

"You can rest easy, all of the wounds are superficial and will heal naturally over time. I didn't find anything that was of any concern".

Anna assured Julian to ease his mind. While inside the room Rayne asked Anna to give Julian a full report because she knew he wouldn't be able to relax otherwise.

Julian finally visibly relaxed and thanked Anna for checking her out.