Aly turns to him. “I still love them. They’re my parents, and they’re being horrible but I believe they can change.”
Dad Jonah gives her a sympathetic smile before saying, “I understand. We will take good care of them until that time comes. You are, of course, welcome back here any time.”
“Thank you,” Aly responds.
She’s not coming back here without me, that’s for sure. I wish she didn’t want to come back at all but I know I can’t keep her from her parents. I have to let Aly make her own choices and try to keep her safe along the way. I don’t want to stifle her.
Nic’s dad transports us away from the shack and back to the cottage. This time, Kiran makes sure Aly is okay during the trip, but she’s already handling it better.
“Before you go,” Aly starts, catching him from leaving, “one of my powers as a hunter is teleportation. Would you be able to show me how yours works?”
His eyes flare in shock, but he quickly recovers, “of course, it may be different from your own process but I can show you mine.”
Kiran, Jay, Jax and I move away from them and settle into the grass to observe. Nic stays close to keep watch and offer guidance as his dad explains the process to Aly.
“If she could teleport us on her own it would be invaluable,” Jax comments.
“And she would be able to get out of a dangerous situation quickly,” Jay adds.
“Plus, it’s super bad ass and sexy,” Kiran says chuckling.
I don’t add to the commentary but I completely agree with all three of them. I hope Aly can learn this from him. I don’t know what her other powers are but hopefully it’s something someone we know, knows how to do too. I don’t want her going back to her parents for anything.
Nineteen
Aly
Jonah is an amazing teacher. He is so patient with me as I try to convert how he uses his powers into a way to use mine. If I can learn how to transport places then we won’t have to rely on him. It’ll be great for us.
“So I need to know where I’m going, but how?” I ask.
Nic is standing next to me patiently as we try to work though this. I can feel his confidence in me through the bond and it’s the push I need to try.
“Hmm, I just know the name or give it a name. Then I push myself toward it. Give that a try,” Nic’s dad suggests.
I search the area and decide I should try for the tree a few feet away. I know I can’t do anything closer to the cabin because of the protections they have here.
I say tree over and over in my head as I push myself toward it but nothing happens. I don’t feel anything and I don’t move an inch. Nic sends a way of confidence my way and I steel my resolve to try again.
“It didn’t work but I’m going to keep trying,” I tell them.
I keep going, pushing myself toward the tree, I even try saying it aloud.
“Tree, tree, tree. Tree! Damn it!”
I open my eyes and grimace. They give me a sympathetic look.
“It’s not working. When my parents talked about this power they said everyone’s ability is different. Maybe I should try something else.”
I think through the possibilities, I could use the coordinates or maybe picture it. The visual is easier and it resonates with me, so I’ll try that first.
I picture the tree, the way the bark looks and how the leaves sway in the breeze. I feel a small tugging sensation in my stomach but it quickly disappears.
It felt like I was being pulled in that direction, not that I was pushing myself there. I imagine the scene I’ve created in my head is pulling me towards it, that it wants me there.
I get a stronger sensation in my gut and I feel almost weightless before I’m slammed back to the ground. I fall on my knees but when I open my eyes I realize I’m not next to Nic and his dad anymore. I’m by the tree!
“I did it!” I shout and Nic’s responding smile is dazzling, his perfect jawline standing out in the sun.
