Unknown Touch: Werewolf Series, 1

Chapter 4 Alone

The time spent in the research room that afternoon passed so quickly. I never did get the nap Dominic suggested I take. I decided I would collapse on my bed after supper. Dom and I dashed over to the kitchen so he could whip up supper for the group. He was definitely multi-talented with his skills. I knew I was impressed as I'm sure everyone else had to be, too.

I wanted to be useful and not watch his every movement, so I offered to set the table and pour the drinks. Before long, the gang arrived waiting to be fed. I could tell by the looks on their faces, Tessa had probably given them an update regarding my status in my new surroundings.

Eli prompted, "Kara, according to Tessa, I hear you're fitting in rather smoothly here, is that right? And you've talked to your parents?"

"Yes, although the phone call to them was awkward, I got through it. Dominic recommended I use my psychic powers to keep them as calm as possible. It seemed to help. And I kept the story short and sweet."

Dominic piped in, "Let's not forget to mention how superb you've been with those powers. Eli, she pulled a fast one on me. I wasn't prepared for it and I had my guard down. I just didn't expect her to fast forward through some of the experiments like she did, totally taking the initiative into her own hands. Okay, I know, get to the point. First, we're able to read each other's minds and have a regular conversation going on in our heads without any problems. But the biggest accomplishment came after I got ticked off when she oh so wrongly accused me of trying to drug her with ibuprofen to help her back pain. Can you imagine me doing something like that?! Anyway, she must've read my mind how mad that made me. Without my awareness, she implanted the opposite thoughts in my head. You know, calm and happy. Almost instantly it worked. But I didn't realize what she had done to me until she confessed. How awesome, huh?"

Eli looked at me with delight and approval. I smiled, blushing from the attention. Now that I'd been made fully aware of my psychic abilities, what I did seemed natural to me. I had no difficulty using these skills.

"I love it! You one-upped Dom on his own playing field," Zac reached over to high-five me.

Eli said, "This is excellent progress, Kara. But I insist after supper you get some rest. And this would be considered doctor's orders as it seems I would be your new doctor now."

He smiled warmly at me and glanced around giving everyone else the look to leave me alone for the night.

"You won't get any arguments from me, Doc. I'm zonked." I nodded in agreement.

Everyone finished their meal with lots of small talk about the upcoming days' events. I tried absorbing all the information as each mentioned different things they would be working on.

Eli planned to call Daniel in Kentucky and check on Stephen's behavior, making sure things were not completely out of control, yet. Zac would deal with disposing of my car properly and would then work on building maintenance. Tessa would be scouring the internet. And Dominic and I would continue to improve my psychic powers and his telekinetic skills over the next week or so.

All of these actions were in preparation for our trek down to Kentucky. From what I gathered, we would be attempting to neutralize an explosive situation and in doing so save the werewolves from self-destruction.

Each member of The Liaison stood up to leave the table. Before everyone scattered for the evening, I had a sudden urge to try one more stunt for the day. Even though I felt exhausted, I wanted to have a little fun. So, while everyone was still in sight, I focused on Zac and placed the image in his mind of him giving Tessa a hug and kiss - right in front of everybody.

Zac immediately reached over and grabbed Tessa, planted a smooch right smack dab on her lips and gave her a bear hug. He performed to perfection! You could have heard a pin drop from the silence in the room.