CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

“So, we’re decided then?” Quill says sharply as we walk. “Stick to the plan. Let’s minimize the violence and the confrontation. We wait until their guard is down. Taylor, you’re certain that he was unattended?”

“I saw Jesse,” I insist. “He was alone. They were ignoring him. This is a solid plan. And even if we have to fight, I can handle it.”

Quill shoots me a wary look. “I have to agree with Isabel from before, Taylor. You don’t know these powers yet. This could backfire.”

I look down at my hands. I can’t explain it to them. I can feel this energy moving within me, all this power at my disposal. My energy is at an all-time high. I can do this!

Beth voices her agreement, “Using your powers should be a last-ditch effort. Just in case anything goes wrong, and we need help.”

“Wait,” I turn to look at my friends, suddenly taken aback, “are you saying I’m not taking part in this rescue mission?”

Quill and Beth exchange a look, and it’s Beth who steps forward. “That’s not it. Look, Tay