Sharon shrugged. "I would have been fine if those three hadn't teamed up on me."
Deborah's smile widened. "You didn't have any difficulty defending yourself, though, did you?"
"I can't believe you're a witch," Elena whispered, her eyes somewhat starry. "That's so cool."
Sharon made a face. "It's not something I advertise, okay? But you're right, Deborah. I can handle myself."
Elena shook her head. "I don't care how you did it, Sharon. Those three are jerks. They deserved it."
Sharon shifted uncomfortably on the sofa, remembering how scared she had been at first. And then, remembering how Luthor had calmed her with a touch. "I just hope they're done now trying to mess with me. I don't want any of that nonsense getting through to Alexander, especially not rumors from the other kids."
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