Chapter one

Oh, I did, thanks.

That still didn't please me.

Ugh! That was only an idea. But, I think I have another.

My face wiped clear, open to the new thought.

Well, did you ever think of using your gift?

Hmmm... as a matter of fact, I haven't.

I'd completely forgotten my special talent of immortality. I could influence thoughts, make them my own. It took a little effort to keep people constantly agreeing with my implanted thoughts. Such a pain. I looked at Donovan's paper, again. Now it had some new content on it.

If I can read her mind and sense danger, I'll warn you. You can use your gift to direct her a different way. Problem solved. You won't even need to get close to her. How smart am I?.