I could feel Quaid up ahead clearly, like he was there all along. The tingling numbness had gone and as I felt around inside me I understood why. Sebastian. Whatever he did, the connection between my demon and I was back and stronger than ever.

I had to remember to hug him for that. Right after I found out exactly where the stuff came from and how to wipe it from the face of the planet. That stuff was just wrong.

It didn't do much for my physical strength, though, so I ...