Chapter 32With Mom’s focus on Gabe, I reached for power from the node. My well couldn’t hold much, but I could keep that connection open. The node could flood me faster than Mom’s ley line could replenish her.
“It’s in my coat pocket,” I said. Pay no attention to Sophie’s preparations.
“Get it and hold it up where I can reach it.”
Mom had two hands and two teenagers to worry about. She’d realize that too. I had to do something she wouldn’t expect.
I dug out the key and held it up. We all stood still. Mom shifted her weight, and I had a feeling she thought about cutting me. A good injury would keep me docile and prove her intent.
So I launched a preemptive attack. A magical attack. One designed to force us into a duel. I didn’t think I could win against Mom by myself. She wouldn’t beli
