“The energy levels are still masked for now, but there’s been a huge increase of energy in the pool. I don’t know what this means.” Carl turned back to look at Kayla and Alec, still motionless. Seara’s hands flew to her mouth, her gaze darting back and forth between them. Carl wasn’t sure what she saw that he didn’t, but he didn’t care much for the growing sense of unease in the pit of his stomach. Something was wrong. At Seara’s panicked expression, Carl looked back at Alec and Kayla. They were both standing still with their eyes closed. Without taking his eyes away from them, he asked Seara, “What’s going on?” Seara shook her head, visibly shaken. “I think Kayla and Alec may have somehow tapped into the energy pool directly. I don’t know what’s happening.” That didn’t sound good. “Ka

