“But how do I pick where to start? The teleportation was easy because it’s most useful and your dad was there to help,” I point out.
Nic thinks about it for a second before answering, “have you accidentally used any of them or did anything get used on you? That might help you identify the sensation.”
He says it calmly but I can feel all of their anger spike at the mention of powers being used against me. I sneak a peek at Jeremy, I think I may have used one of them while I was gone. At the very least, it was used against me.
“Okay, I have one. I can get inside people’s minds. My mom used it against me, forcing my body to stay still. It only worked because I didn’t have any mental walls up, I imagine it’s similar to the barrier I built for the pack bond.”
I don’t mention the dream. Jeremy and I haven’t talked about it, so I don’t want to share without talking to him first.
Nic nods but I can tell he’s in pain at the idea of my mom having control over me. She didn’t use it maliciously, just to keep me captive.
“Okay, Kiran and Jax come over here. Jay and Jeremy, keep sparing,” Nic commands.
I’m sure it’s killing Jer not to be involved but I don’t even know what all his powers are, let alone how they can help me.
Kiran and Ajax join us eagerly, deferring to Nic for more instructions.
“None of our powers directly translate to yours but the twins have a connection to people’s mind through their empathy and there are spells you can use to control people,” Nic explains.
Jax and Kiran fill me in on how their ability to sense emotions and even cause emotions works. The ability to feel their emotions doesn’t sound that helpful, just something they turn on. However, they have to push emotions to people and that might help me.
They do some demonstrations for me and Nic but when I try to replicate it, nothing happens.
We try for hours and I know I’ve exhausted the three of them. They’ve been using their powers all night and I can tell how drained they are.
I lean in and give Nic a soft kiss before turning and addressing all three of them, “I appreciate your help so much but I can feel your exhaustion through the bond. You should all get some sleep and recharge.”
Kiran looks like he’s about to object, but he is dead on his feet. The emotions in this room are too neutral to help either of them and I don’t think Nic has a way to. I know Jeremy’s blood can help him push through but nothings better than a good night sleep.
I give them all a kiss then basically shove them to bed. I’m about to follow because what else would I do but Jay grabs me from behind, wrapping me up in his arms.
“Where are you going? The three of us can still hit the hot tub.”
“You know, I don’t think we actually have any bathing suits here,” I point out.
Jeremy’s responding chuckle is down right filthy. “Who needs them?”
He grabs my hand, tugging me out of Jay’s arms, and pulls me toward the back door.
Twenty Four
Aly
We get outside, Jay tight on my heels. It’s a little cold out but that should make the hot water feel better.
The cover is off and there’s steam rising from the water. I look at them both questioningly because this was closed up last time I saw it.
“I may have snuck out here and gotten it going so it could heat up for us,” Jay confesses.
I give him a kiss in thanks for his thoughtfulness.
They both start stripping their clothes and I’m feeling shy for some reason. I stand there staring at their naked bodies, but they don’t let me for long.
They bracket me before helping me strip. Quickly, I’m standing there just as naked as them and it’s freezing.
I ditch them and hop in the hot water, it stings for a second against my cool skin but quickly stops. They both join me, and we settle in, leaning in different corners. It feels amazing, why didn’t we do this sooner?
“You look delicious sitting over there Aly Kat,” Jay says.
