Aarav strutted down the hall. Where was everyone? Maybe they had gone to the store. No. Katlyn always left a note.

“Carter? Katlyn! Annie?” he called. The only answer was his echo. Annie . . .

Jonathan and Katlyn slipped into their suits.

“And you’re sure this will protect us from the heat?” Katlyn asked. Kate helped zip . . .

Narfi was thinking hard about his plan to become king. He had to kill his cousin. It was the only way to get the throne. If he . . .