pg. 545- end

he has a clear shot, a clear shot to end the very source of what caused the most discord in this new universe. but he can't even think about taking it. he sees just what Jack saw in Andrew the day of his disappearance. everything fades around him, like everything freezes. his mother's voice is now the only thing he can hear. but he refuses to listen to her, and Jack didn't even tell him how to beat it. she tells him to come with him repetitiously, that he can finally get out of there, but again he refuses. and then Caine comes into the conversation, asking questions, but this mother is not answering any of them, she just keeps insisting on the both of them to come with her. Caine is talking to Sam now, he wants him to go with her, he wants to rule. This mother keeps insisting, but they both keep saying no. and just then she turns into some sort of monster. the monster says: I'm your future. You'll come to me on your own in the dark place Caine. You will come willingly to me." and just then the monster fades, and they survive, they survive the disappearance.Back to the battle, but Sam still can't kill Caine. he lets him go, telling him to go back to Coates. go back where he belongs and that he could easily get to him.The book ends with Drake following Pack leader somewhere out into the desert into the darkness.this book is weird... i know. i'm not sure if i will be continuing the series.