C5 Chapter 5

Ellen didn’t know how long she had been standing like that in the early, quiet hours of the morning, leaning against Nataniel’s shoulder, trembling from fear as his hands slowly caressed her.

Finally she spoke, with her face buried in his jacket. “You can tell me about that talent now.”

“Yes. It is very rare. I’ve heard of a few cases – long ago and in other countries – but never here. Except