"It ain't that at all. I just can't seem to wrap my brain around how powerful you are."

"What? I've got a few cool tricks, but you're stronger and Shane's stronger, and everyone keeps saying that the weres are --"

"They're a different kind of strong, and you are DEFINITELY more powerful than I am. Three of the Shadow Aspects? You're not even three weeks old yet!"

"Sorry," she muttered. She felt like she was being given a free pass . . . power she hadn't earned that should go to others.

"Don't be. I"m surprised, not upset." He grabbed her by the wrist and pulled her to her feet,...