Chapters 9-10

Chapters 9 and 10 mainly focus on Rosalind, David, Petra and the others who are telepathic. While David was working outside, he felt an unstoppable feeling to run. He ran until he reached the river where he found Petra struggling in the water. If David and Rosalind hadn't had the gift of telepathy, Petra probably wouldn't have survived because no one would've known she was drowning. When they return, people are amazed that they knew Petra was drowning and start questioning them. Petra also has the ability to speak telepathically. Once again, David starts having dreams of his father killing a deviation, this time not Sophie, but Petra. I think it's a good idea David decides not to tell Petra she is telepathic. Since she is so young, the chances of her keeping it a secret aren't very good. Soon after this, they learn that Anne, one of the people who is telepathic, is getting married. Anne isn't just getting married to any guy, but to Alan, the boy who noticed Sophie's sixth toe. Once the engagement is announced, Anne begins to ignore the others and the advice they tried to give her. The others who are telepathic, are worried that this may put them in danger. Why would Anne marry Alan knowing that her and the others would both be at risk of getting caught? David addresses Uncle Axel about the situation who suggests killing Anne, but David refuses. A few months later, Alan is found dead, causing Anne to kill herself. I think either someone from the Fringes or Uncle Axel had killed Alan. The neighbour lady and Anne's sister, Rachel, find a letter from Anne addressed to the inspector about all people who speak telepathically. Anne must have been trying to get revenge. At the end of chapter 10, Michael, also one of the telepathic, says "One of us has been found not strong enough..." I think this means that one of them has been caught. This could lead to something terrible for all of them.