"On my count, we leave." Henrik whispered once Claudette started moving. The zombie army, including them, followed. They weaved through the streets under Elliot's direction.
The parade turned down a main thoroughfare, past shops and businesses that actually appeared to be operating. Everyone they passed moved with the same nervous energy Rhett had noticed at the gates. People would glance at the zombie parade, then quickly look away and hurry along—clearly already warned about the bowing incident. Children were pulled inside by parents who slammed doors and shuttered windows.
Some even bowed down to the Zombie Queen without it being necessary, which prompted a satisfying grin from Claudette.
And everywhere, on nearly every corner, stood more guards.
