"Hey," Darwin said softly to them as he got out of the car. "Come on, let's get your stuff into the car. It should all fit. I know a place you can stay."

Paige couldn't even muster up a smile as tiny scales rippled up on Darwin's skin in response to the rain. She just folded her umbrella, picked up the box, and put it into the trunk of the car.

"Thanks, Darwin," she said.