Over the next three hours, they built the framework for something unprecedented: an alliance of families who officially didn't exist.
Communication protocols that Sophie refined with Victoria's practical experience.
Resource sharing systems that Marcus developed based on underground resistance models.
Trust verification methods that Aria designed using psychological profiling.
"This could work," Victoria said as they reviewed the plans. "This could actually keep us alive."
"Or it could expose us all if one family is compromised," Aria warned.
"We're already exposed. Someone killed Amanda. Someone is setting traps. Staying isolated just makes us easier targets."
Sophie added the final element to their protocol design.
"Education. We need to teach enhanced children how to hide their
