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

Kaeva didn’t bother acknowledging her irritation. He knew she was getting reports that the island was shutting down. He knew why, and now, so did she. The only thing that mattered to Kaeva in that instant was that Eddie was not standing before the Council. He was clustered with the Med Center team. That could only mean he’d already presented his decision and now they were making plans. Death plans. End game plans. Fear ripped through Kaeva and he barreled forward.


“Uh oh,” Eddie said. He was calm. Rational. At peace with his choices. Kaeva thought in that moment he might keel over dead with dread.


Still, he was surprised when Eddie didn’t run away or take a defensive stance. Instead, Eddie ran toward Kaeva and clasped Kaeva’s arm. The room collectively gasped and froze. As one, they tensed, and Kaeva didn’t blame them. They were preparing for the inevitable catastrophe incoming.


Chapter 102