Page 76 (1/2)

A muscle twitches in Cameron’s cheek, but she doesn’t voice her opposition For all her co sheto control her ability is the best thing she can do, and it is our bargain I train her, she takes us to Corros

Lory is not so agreeable "You’re next, Barrow," she gru, just like Lory and the harsh place she caut you in your sleep"

Soets a crinkle of a s out her long, crooked fingers "Let n But like Cameron, Lory’s abilities are a bit harder to see Her so-called sense abilityshe hears, sees, touches, shtened She can see as far as a hawk, hear twigs snapping a mile away, even track like a hound If only she liked to hunt But Lory isthe woods with her superior sight and hearing

"Easy," I coach Cameron’s brow creases in concentration, and I understand It’s one thing to let loose, to drop the walls of the da spill out That’s easier than keeping hold, reining yourself in, being steady and firm and controlled "It’s yours, Ca flickers in her eyes Not her usual anger Pride I understand that too For girls like us, who had nothing, expected nothing, it’s intoxicating to know there is so no one else can claioing," she says "I can barely hear across the camp"

Still far Her ability remains "A bitout her other hand Her fingers twitch in ti what she feels into what she wants it to be "Now?" she bites out and Lory tips her head

"What?" she calls, squinting harder She can barely see or hear

"This is your constant" Without thinking, I reach over, putting ainst Cameron’s shoulders "This is what you ai a switch, too faet It’ll be instant"

"Soon?" she says, turning her head "We fly tonight"

Without thought, I force her to look back at Lory,you can hold without hurting her"

"Full blind!" Lory shouts, her voice too loud Full deaf, too, I think

"Whatever you’re doing, it’s working," I tell Cameron "You don’t need to say what it is, but just know, this is your trigger" Months ago, Julian told er that released o is what gives th, and it seems Cameron has found whatever enables hers "Remember how this feels"

Despite the cold, a bead of sweat rolls down Carits her teeth, jaw clenching to keep back a grunt of frustration

"It will get easier," I continue, dropping my hands back to her shoulders Her ers, wiry and taut like cords drawn too tight While her ability wreaks havoc on Lory’s senses, it weakens Cameron as well If only we had more time One more week, or even one more day