Chapter 42
“This way Rose,” said Randalph. “We don’t want to get caught up in that.”
Rose let him lead her off in another direction. He had Vicky in his arms and spoke softly. The route ahead was blocked by twenty or so men and women, all glaring at anyone who dared to come too close. A few teenagers were facing up to them, throwing taunts.
Rose glanced over her shoulder and saw that more teenagers were gathering, and a few older men too. The two groups were now much more even in numbers and both sides were shouting angrily. Violence was becoming increasingly likely. It would be far from the first such flareup.
She was quite happy to have Randalph lead her away. There were several of her fellow Gifted in both groups but they might have had trouble keeping her safe, especially w
