Free Freak of Nature (The Lost Witch Trilogy #1) by Katie Lee O'Guinn Page B

thinking about your energy field a lot. I have a theory about it and this might prove me right. You didn’t have to sleep in a house filled with evil last night. Hence, you’re energy isn’t concentrated on the outside, busy protecting you. The evil was ever present so your field was too. But now? Now you’re approachable. Of course I’d hate to see what happens when someone really tried to harm you. Zane’s description of what happened to that man’s hand was fascinating. But I wonder what would happen if someone tried something worse. You’re the most interesting witch I’ve ever met Sarah,” Gretchen said in wonderment.
    Sarah blushed and shoved her hands in her jean pockets. “I’ve done a lot of research on the internet. If it weren’t for Google and all the research done on paranormal abilities I’d be a basket case. I don’t think of myself as a witch. I really prefer to call it psychokinesis. There’s a wide spectrum of power. In the past, people were labeled as witches for having psychokinesis. They didn’t understand it and thought it was some evil power. Most people just use ten to fifteen percent of their brain. I just happen to use more of it. Just like you and Zane.”
    Gretchen grinned at her and turned to go back behind the counter. “Zane’s right. You’re darling. Okay, we’ll just say you have psychokinesis for now. But I will agree with you about the past. Anything people didn’t understand or felt threatened by was immediately called evil. When in reality the majority of witches were very good people who helped and looked out for others and were protectors and healers. But there is evil in the world and evil loves power. That’s why witches, or in your case, people who have psychokinesis , have to be always on guard to protect themselves from those who would use them and eventually destroy them.”
    Sarah nodded her head readily. “I think you’re right Gretchen. I’ve always looked out for the kids at school who are bullied. It’s like I can’t help myself. I have to step in and protect them.”
    Gretchen nodded her head in understanding. “I can feel that about you. You’re a healer and protector. Zane’s more the warrior, which is actually centered in protecting others as well. I’m glad to know that you two will have each other’s backs.”
    Sarah blushed and looked away. It was weird discussing Zane with his mom. Her feelings for him were turning into something she wasn’t even sure how to describe yet.
    “Sarah, do you mind if I ask you what powers you do have? I’m very curious.”
    Sarah straightened the gum and the candy bars as she thought about it. “Well, sometimes I can read minds. Not exactly word for word or anything like that, but I can tell what people are thinking and feeling. Usually when it’s directed at me, or at someone trying to hurt someone I want to protect. I can’t really go up to any random person and tell what they’re thinking. I have to be connected somehow.”
    Gretchen looked intrigued, but motioned for her to go on. Sarah squinched up her nose and thought about everything she could do. “You know about my energy field. You said Zane has it too. He uses his differently though. He can reach out so easily. Yesterday, he was half way across the cafeteria and he physically pulled me towards him. I even stumbled a little it was so powerful. But people are drawn to him. He described it as being a porch light and normal people are moths. I’m not a porch light though. I’m more of a human taser.”
    Gretchen laughed. “Zane, Zane,” she muttered trying to sound reproving, but sounding amused instead. “Well, you have to understand that he grew up with me for a mom. I knew he was a witch just a few months after getting pregnant with him. I was about six months pregnant when I first felt him wrap his energy around me. Most witches, like I told you the other day, don’t show their power until their teen years. Zane has had bursts of