Shock and Awe (Enhanced Book 1)
I didn't mean to fall in love with my brother's best friend.
Kingsley Pierce has been my enemy since he befriended my twin brother in first grade. Who constantly tugged my pigtails at nap time in second grade? Kingsley. Who was to blame in fifth grade when an entire bottle of glitter glue just happened to pour onto my head? Kingsley. What about ninth grade (the first go around) when a full tray of beans appeared onto my seat just as I was sitting down? You guessed it: Kingsley Freaking Pierce.
The man in question and I have been at each other's throats since we both realized only one of us could be my brother's favorite, and I have been determined to win.
That is, until I started fighting a bigger fight.
Four years ago, the government announced the presence of Enhanced individuals. People across the country started gaining what can only be described as super powers.
There are the Generics (like my brother and me) who have heightened senses, strength, flying - basic stuff really. Then, there are the Advanced. The Advanced have unique and powerful abilities - like being able to control spiders or the elements.
My brother refuses to acknowledge his powers, instead insisting he can live a normal life. I, on the other hand, partnered with the government to rise up as Tri-City's hero when the last one disappeared only two years ago. Despite being all by myself, I've put away more Advanced supers than I want to count - never losing a fight.
My undefeated streak comes to a screeching halt when a new super appears out of nowhere. Crimson Current. He is wreaking havoc on the city with powers I've never seen - powers I can't compete with.
So, why am I so twisted up about Kingsley Pierce when I have a hell of a lot more to deal with? I honestly have no idea.
But can I just say, I am shocked.
