Mason turned on his heel to see Hannah staring wide-eyed at the scene before her.“Now,” I called to Motty, taking the opportunity the instant I felt Nova touch the barrier of my mind.Motty slammed the lever down and the line went slack, dropping me the short distance to the floor. I shifted the moment my feet touched the ground, launching toward a still distracted Mason. He turned just in time for Nova’s paws to land on his chest, forcing him backward as I sprang toward Motty and my sister, putting myself between them and Mason.He didn’t shift. He wouldn’t yet. Not when he still believed he was more powerful. At least that’s what I was counting on. As long as he kept underestimating me, I had an advantage.‘Get Hannah out of here,’ Nova linked Motty.Nova crouched, snarling as Mason got to his feet. As he turned to face us, I thought I saw fear in his eyes for the smallest of moments.“Impressive,” he said, dusting himself off. “You weren’t supposed to be able to shift again.” He l
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