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

“I didn’t want him to have to—”


“And they’ll allow him to stay here,” Oberon continued.


“Stay?” Kaeva said, working to get a word in edgewise.


Oberon glanced at Lake, who made an exasperated sound and flicked his hand dismissively. “Walk with me?” Oberon said to Kaeva, gesturing with his chin toward the end of the dock.


“You have to forgive Lake,” Oberon said. “He doesn’t like handing out orders he knows the recipient will hate.” Oberon glanced at Kaeva. “He cares about you.”


“Why?” The word burst from Kaeva’s mouth before he could stop it. Being this close to Oberon, to anyone, was making Kaeva more than nervous. Add the suppressors and his anxiety over what orders, exactly, they didn’t want to give him, and Kaeva had to tell himself jumping off the dock and swimming to the mainland wouldn’t solve any of his problems.


Half of Oberon’s mouth formed a smile. “Because he cares about everyone on the island.”


Chapter 18