Chapter 20. At Alpha's Headquarters

Bernice sat by the window and looked out, her eyes puffy and tired. But she couldn't close her eyes. Lucas sat leaning against the bed, while Josh had curled up and fallen asleep an hour ago.

"What's happening to our world," Bernice lamented.

"We can't blame it on the state of disintegration, Bern. But we must defend this Earth from these aliens," Lucas replied.

Bernice gave Lucas a quick look. "There are many of them. One Orb could wipe out a city. If it weren't for Elijah, this place would be attacked eventually."

"Just think, you're safe here, and we can think of another way to fight them."

Lucas doesn't want to be selfish, but isn't that the way it should be? Heal a broken and sad heart, then get up and give back.

"Get some rest, Bern," Lucas pleaded.

The girl moved away from the windowsill and climbed onto her bed. She lay down and tilted her body toward Lucas, who was on the other side of the bed.

"If Elijah had survived, we migh