In the wake of several near-cataclysmic events, humanity created the Cure, a DNA-altering antidote to death by disease and old age. But all cures come with side effects: a small percentage of the population develops a wide range of powers, some lethal to others and some lethal to the wielder.<br><br>These people are called the Estranged, hunted and shunned, safe only on the Island of Exile. It is here that Kaeva and Eddie meet ... and where they set a prophecy in motion, quite possibly sealing their own demise, and even the end of Exile.

Breaker

Still, everyone knew eventually the peace would end. Oddly, that kept most people, including Kaeva, grounded instead of terrified. He tried to enjoy every moment of freedom he could. He knew he’d need to remember them when times got bad.


Mecken drove the ATV through a field, past the remnants of an outpost building left over from Miracle’s time on the island, and finally across a path mostly overgrown by beach grass. They bounced down a dune and onto the sand. The waves lazily kissed the shore with a quiet, soothing sound. The ocean breeze was cold against Kaeva’s bare face, but it dialed down the nausea.


“Figured it’d be easier,” Mecken said. “Smoother ride down here.”


“You just wanted to drive on the beach.”


Chapter 13