Chương 21: Chapter 21

Axel would be okay. She stared for a while at his profile as he slept. The man she loved, a concept she'd only recently learned and understood.

So many things she'd had to learn of late, like the fact the Deviant gene was more prevalent than anyone knew. Look at Axel who could talk to animals. Oliander who could heal. And those were only those she knew personally. She had begun hearing of others and their gifts. It wasn't repugnant to her, not after what she'd gone through. Rather she saw it for the strength it could be if used properly.

While Axel had been healing, she'd made it a point to learn more about the Wasteland. She pestered the group with questions. Asked Casey to show her how to survive by learning to fight. Cam took it upon himself to show her the many ways the outside would try to kill her and how to avoid it.