![]() ![]() Liam is head over heels for Ruby, but Ruby understands that for Liam’s sake she must keep her feelings at bay, because after what she did to her parents and her best friend she couldn’t risk anyone else, especially not another person she loved. They are being chased by the government, bounty hunters and a group that promises differently than the government yet their actions tell a different story. They go through all kinds of adversities trying to locate this place, at one point even doubting whether it really actually exists or if it’s just a tale passed on from kid to kid. Ruby is hoping he can teach her how to control her abilities, while Liam and Chubs are hoping he can help them contact their families. They head out in search of East River, a camp where they heard a bunch of kids like them are taking refuge and led by this great leader. ![]() They all agree to travel together out of need, despite one of the members of their group sternly opposing Ruby joining them. Liam always tries to see the best in people and wants to give everyone a chance by trusting first and questioning later. Escapees from a different camp, amongst them is Liam, the pack leader, who is brave, good looking but most of all good natured. ![]() Ruby will meet some kids, like herself also on the run, once she is out of the compound. ![]()
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