With Jorick in the van, the checkpoints were a breeze. Thirty minutes later, they pulled into the driveway of a two story farm house. Lights from another town twinkled in the distance. Katelina guessed it couldn't be more than four miles away.

"It's a nice location," Brandle said as he climbed out.

"Yes," Sorino said sarcastically. "And very-homely."

Despite Sorino's disparaging tone, it was an upgrade from the usual abandoned house. Painted a light tan with ...