Chapter 13 Despite his objections, I refused to let Connor accompany us to the compound. ‘I need you to go out to the old service station on the highway heading to Westmere, see if there is any sign of Talaom or Rebecca there.’ ‘Connor is not going anywhere near Talaom. It’s too dangerous,’ said Rhonda. ‘That’s why I want you to go with him. You can see into the astral plane. Besides, if Talaom was telling the truth about wanting to protect all the remaining Davilians then you won’t be in any danger.’ When it looked as if she would protest some more, Connor stepped forward. ‘I’m doing this whether you come with me or not, Mum.’ With that settled, I described what Talaom now looked like, as well as Rebecca. ‘The van will have a big dent in the roof from when the roller door smashed in

