Chapter X

Cal regains Suki’s trust. Exploiting Kurt’s relationship with the younger Pointsmen, he and Cal enter the Prison Train. Jonah realizes how much he enjoys his new-found freedom and decides never to return to his village. Everyone tries to convince him otherwise. When his parents are finally released from prison, they blame Cal for their son’s decision. Liam worries that something may happen to him. Tara assures him that should anything happen to him, she will always be there for Cal. Palidor’s evacuation proposal is passed, but by very slim margin. He orders Damien to find out who his real opponents are.