I look over at Alpha Brian, who's staring at me. "It wasn't me, if that's what you're thinking. I'll explain later, but please continue," he says with a slight smile.

I sigh. "Well, I wanted to help Richard. I took him back to my camp until rogues showed up. I made sure everyone got out safely, but a rogue caught me. Puna hid inside me - we had to control our power. We knew if people found out, I'd either be used or worse, killed."

"The rogue threw me and some ...