Continuation
“Power?” I rasped, still trying to wrap my head around what just happened. “What kind of power does that to someone?”
“I can inflict pain,” she murmured, her gaze dropping to the ground. “On anyone. With just a thought.”
My mind reeled. That kind of ability was unheard of—at least in our world. If anyone found out…
“You need to be careful with that, Amanda,” I said, pushing myself back to my feet. “If someone realizes what you can do—”
She stepped back, letting the night air rush in between us, creating a distance that felt like a chasm. My blood still pulsed with the aftermath of whatever she’d just done, the ache in my shoulder a constant reminder of her newfound power.
I forced myself to straighten, swallowing down the shock. “This isn’t just power, Amanda,” I murmur
