The Murdock family watched the pod descend, complete with smoke and fire and roar, as it cut a path through the early morning sky. Murdock, taking his position as Guardian seriously, knew he’d have to investigate and act as a liaison between human and Oomah. After it landed, some distance away, Murdock and Mei Lee herded the kids into the cave from the overlook.
“Are you going to stay here or head to the cabin?” Murdock asked Mei Lee.
“I’ll head for the cabin with the kids,” she answered. “Beron is going with you, isn’t he?” Murdock could see the concern for him, both by the question as well as her knitted brows and the worried, questioning look on her face.
” Murdock could read her expressions completely after three years together. “Yes, he is. He seems to be curious.”
Mei Lee raised
