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“I think I can.”
“Are you sure?”
“You know I said I’d never tried any of my other powers?”
Faye nodded. “Yes.”
“Well, that’s not entirely true. I once came across a man with a young girl. And I screamed to paralyse him.”
“Did it work?” Faye asked, curious and just a little intimidated by her mate.
“Yes, but it felt awful. I’d hoped never to do it again.”
“Then don’t,” Faye insisted, placing a hand on the other woman’s arm. “Don’t put yourself through that.”
“This is a worthwhile cause, and you know it. Just, do me a favour?”
“Anything,” she promised instantly.
“Cover your ears, and keep them that way until I come back.”
Faye nodded. And Penny smiled weakly, leaning over and kissing her on the cheek.
“I’ll be back soon.”
She watched as the red-head left, and quickly checked on each of the people they’d found. Thankfully, they all seemed to be hanging on, even the one who seemed close to death. “Just a little longer,” Faye promised. She clamped her hands over her ears just as a piercing scream rang out through the building.
Chapter Seventeen
Penny nestled into Reese’s arms even more. She was shaking with the exertion her scream had taken. She’d never practiced with her powers, which meant she didn’t know how to do it without having to expend a lot of power. Which definitely wasn’t ideal, but the plan had worked. The guards had been frozen, and even now, were being taken away by the Council, who finally seemed to be taking the hunter problem seriously.
From what Reese and Faye had told her, it had seemed to be going on for a while. Though she supposed it was still going on technically. There was almost certainly no one important at the mill, which meant they were all still at large, including the man who’d kidnapped Faye’s older sister. It was a shame no one had seemed to be able to do anything about tracking him down. Though maybe with the Council involved, it might be easier now.
“Are you okay?” Faye asked, reaching out and stroking Penny’s hair slightly.
It didn’t stop the shivering, but having both of her mates touching her, was making a difference. There was something special about the two of them, that was for certain.
“B-b-been better,” she stammered through her chattering teeth.
“Is there anything we can do to help?”
“Name it, and we’ll do it, Penny,” Reese added.
“I-is everyone okay?” That was the most important thought in Penny’s head. The people they’d found really weren’t in a good way, and she needed to know they’d been in time to save them.
“We think so. A couple of people are still unconscious. The man with the leg has been seen to by Mia. He might need to lose it, but that’s going to depend on what he is. He might be lucky and be a paranormal that can grow it back after the infections been cleared.”
“I thought paranormals weren’t supposed to get infections.” Reese frowned.
“I guess we can if the situation is particularly dire?” Faye grimaced.
“And the others?” Penny prompted, starting to feel a bit stronger already.
“The teenager isn’t awake yet. But one of the women is. I think she’s a banshee.”
“You do?” Penny perked up at that. She’d never met another of her kind before. And even if she was in bad shape, if it meant she could get to know her soon, it would be worth it.
“Yes, she’s giving off the same vibe as you do. Her name is Carmen too.” Faye and Reese’s eyes met, and understanding dawned on Penny.
