Chapter 81)Risks

I kissed Desi's hand with wet lips from all the tears that ran over them, and covered her head with the blanket she was lying beneath. I sniffled. I thought I'd feel something. I felt so much just a few seconds ago, and now it's all gone. All I feel is my skin prickling with goosebumps, and something growing in my chest, but my subconscious knows I can't let it out right now. I'm sure it's something adjacent to rage and sorrow mixed into an atomic bomb, but the numbness prevails. I'm sure my instincts will know better than I do when to unleash it on me. Hopefully it's not at an inconvenient time. I stood up and could immediately tell my eyes were red and vibrant by the way everyone looked at me tensely. Like they were on edge or afraid to do the wrong thing. I don't know if they're right to be. I feel in control of my talent at the moment, but things like that have been known to change on a dime. At least I'm well fed.