"Nia. I want you to know there's no shame in backing out of this if it gets too crazy. Just because you have power does not mean you need to use it." His eyes held concern for me,they reminded me of my mothers for a brief moment.
But we didn't have time for that. I pulled him to the side,so the others couldn't eavesdrop like I knew they wanted to.
"Elias, this is my problem."
"Says who, Nia? You?"
"Yes." My mind was made up about this.
"Why? Why do you have to take this onto your shoulders?"
"Because it's my fault Elias!" I hissed through my teeth. Why couldn't he understand?
"Someone having powers? Maybe, we have no proof of that, not definitely anyway. But what people choose to do with those powers is not on you, Nia Mae Allen. Tell me you understand that, please." His voice was soft towards me, a silent plea on his lips.
