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

“Yes,” Oberon replied in kind. “You’re a citizen of Exile who will pull his weight like the rest of us. You will sponsor this one. Keep him fed, sheltered, and safe and introduce him to the island.”


Kaeva didn’t understand why the world was rocking until he realized he was shaking his head ferociously side to side. Kaeva couldn’t catch his breath. Three days of anticipation. The prophecy running ruts in his brain. Eddie. The journey. The talking. The sick boy and the memories of Kaeva’s intake and near needle moment. He couldn’t sponsor anyone. He couldn’t touchanyone. He couldn’t be near anyone. He would kill them. He was destruction embodied. Misery came from his hands, poured into others, and hollowed them out. Eddie couldn’t come home with Kaeva. The idea was absurd. Stupid. Impossible.


Chapter 40