Back at the Sterling Penthouse, the guest room had been converted into an ICU.Margaret stood over the boy, checking the monitors. The boy—Leo—was sleeping fitfully. His thin chest rose and fell rapidly. The scars where the cables had been plugged into his head were raw and red."His brain activity is erratic," Margaret whispered to Serenity. "He isn't just dreaming. He is broadcasting."Alex sat by the bed, his laptop closed for once. He watched the boy with intense curiosity."He stopped the robots," Alex said. "With his mind. He is like Aurora, but... different.""He is a battery," Jackson leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed. "They drained him dry. If we hadn't pulled him out, he would be dead in a week."Suddenly, Leo gasped. His eyes snapped open.They were pure white—blind, panicked, and glowing softly. He sat up, screaming without sound, thrashing against the sheets."Shh, it's okay," Serenity rushed forward, using her "mom voice." She gently held his shoulders. "You are
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