<Sophies POV>

"A WHAT?!" I nearly shout.

Then I wince, the emotions that hit me directly are a wave, surging stronger and stinger, higher and higher. And definitely more forcefully.

I feel sorta like how it was when I couldn't block thoughts with my telepathy last time. Only this was more intense; that was painful.

I start to flail because the chatter around me seems to escalate, along with their feelings.

"Stop!" I'm not sure who shouted, but the murmurs die down. I can't say the same thing for their emotions, though, but it still helps.

"Thanks," I mumble.

"Miss Foster, you have to use your abilities to heal Mister Sencen," Mr Forkle tells Mr gravely.

"I overlooked this detail, but it'll help, because you will need to monitor his emotions. Grief is not the same as guilt. It needs to be contained immediately.

"But.. I did this to him.." I say in a hushed tone, my voice cracking.

Grady and Alden grab my shoulders urgently. Tiergan right behind them.

"Sophie! Do. NOT. Feel. Guilty." They warn me.

I swallow it down, impacted by their worry vibes, radiating hotly off them.

"Okay," I gulp, conflicted. "So what do I do?" I say.

Mr Forkle takes my hand, and leads me to Keefe.

Tam looks up and says gravely, "I've removed as much veils of shadow as I can,"

Elwin and Livvy purse their lips.

I take a shaky breath and put my hand on Keefe's  shoulder...