''You're controlling them?'' Kolton asked, as he watched the animals running away. ''Not exactly,'' I answered, ''We create a kind of energy field that attracts them, and they come to us, and sometimes they're very protective of us.'' ''Wait.'' He frowned and leaned back, ''Is this how you're so good at hunting? You make the prey come to you?'' I bit my lip, ''Well... I... um.'' ''I knew it. You cheat.'' He laughed. ''It's just so much easier than hunting.'' ''From now on, you're the hunter in the family.'' I giggled, ''Don't worry, I won't let you starve.'' ''So, this power of yours.'' Kolton asked, as he began playing with a few strands of my hair, ''Does it only work on animals? Or do you have me under your spell? Maybe that's why I'm so obsessed with you?'' My face fell and I

