CHAPTER 54

They circled the Island a couple of times at different heights, then swung out to sea, flying over a couple of small islands, barely piles of sand and a few trees, and then a larger one with a small community living on it. They swung further round to the west and the water turned a much deeper blue, obviously a lot deeper beneath them now.

Mark figured now would be as good at time as any to tell his sisters about Connor's questioning notes, Henrys response and George Crowlers thoughts on it.

"What's the big deal?" Maddy asked. "There's probably no safe room."

"Maybe," Mark allowed. "But if there is, why is he hiding it from us? What's in there? Has Henry stashed away loads of jewels or cash or is it full of dodgy stuff?"

"It doesn't matter whats in there," Myra argued. "If it's there, it's there for a reason, right? So if we need to use it in an emergency, he's not letting us."

"Anyway," Mark said f