“I have a blessing,” I said. “We all know that,” Rayan said with a roll of his eyes. “Persuasion. That’s what it’s called right?” Shamira asked, always the helpful person in any scenario. I smiled wryly and took a moment to compose my thoughts. What I was about to tell them wasn’t common knowledge in the least. “It’s a little different from what everyone thinks it is,” I hedged. A variety of confused and curious faces set all their attention on me. I tried my best not to fidget under their scrutiny. They already didn’t trust me; this would only solidify that stance. “If it’s different, then what exactly does it do?” Caroline asked. “My blessing makes me likeable and more charismatic which makes my suggestions more appealing. That’s what it does as far as everyone is concerned. That’

