“Screw this stupid virus. Take him home and let our scientists check him out and see if there even is anything wrong with him,” Raven said.
“You know we can't do that.” Callista's voice was quiet but threatening.
“Why not? Because a weird old guy in a trailer said so? Or because an ancient lunatic wrote a book? This is ludicrous, Mum.”
Soren felt the tension in their group rise a notch. Raven only called Callista “Mum” if he was angry.
Callista raised one eyebrow at Raven. When she spoke, her words were calm and considered. “If the boys stay out here, they will be unprotected. They come inside, but we ensure they are always behind us, safe.”
“Mum, I'm scared,” Deveron said quietly. “I want to stay out here. I can keep hidden and use my ability to see if anybody approaches.”
Callista
