บท 68: Chapter 68: Lull

The wheels were in motion. Regina had initiated the exit plan, and each cog in the machine of the resistance was diligently grinding away.

Scouts had been dispersed early that morning, and slowly word had spread to each pocket of the rebellion scattered across Paragon. By the end of the day, the order had been given: if you want to be extricated, meet at the old train depot an hour before dawn; bring only what you can carry; and do not speak a word of this to anyone.

For their part, Isaac and Alessa had been given a solitary day of rest to prepare them for the trials ahead. Alessa was happy to fill Isaac in on Michael's theories about her new "empath" abilities, and to use the downtime to finally meet Isaac's family from the drama. She could see why he was so enamored with little Jo - she reminded Alessa of a younger Janie, just so full of life, nearly bursting at the seams with personality.