Page 21 of Whispered Warnings: Part Two

“I think releasing it slower helped a lot,” Raiden adds, “we didn’t get blasted with power straight away. We were able to build up to it.”

“I think if you were to keep your magic unrestrained at home from now on, that we would eventually be able to deal with it when you suddenly make a big blast of power as well,” Ransom replies.

“I agree,” Doc replies. “If we keep exposing ourselves to it, then we will be better equipped to deal with it.”

“I can’t believe it,” Reed says with a smile.

“Just think how different it could have been at home for you if we had known sooner,” Raiden says with a frown. “I’m sorry man, I should have done some more research into it.”

Reed smiles, “Don’t be ridiculous. We didn’t think to do more research into it because I have always been told that it isn’t possible.”

“What?” I ask.

Reed’s eyebrows dip in confusion, “Well, my parents have always told me that there is nothing that I can do about it and that I have to keep a tight hold on my magic at all times.”

I frown, “But that doesn’t make sense, you said that they came over from Trieneliea, so they know the customs. They know that demons are supposed to work with dragons, and if they know that, then they know that dragons and certain other supernaturals who are strong enough, like the guys, can handle you completely unrestrained.”

“That is definitely a concerning point,” Doc frowns.

“I don’t understand why they would tell me otherwise?” Reed frowns.

“Do you talk to your parents a lot?” I ask.

He shakes his head, “No, I haven’t spoken to them for nearly two decades.”

My eyes widen, “What?”

“We just stopped talking,” he shrugs.

I can tell from his body language and everything that it really isn’t a big deal to him, so I don’t push it any further.

I wonder if maybe it’s a demon thing, and they stop talking to their young when they reach a certain age.

“We can come back to that at a later point if we need to, for now let's just celebrate that you don’t have to hide at home anymore,” Evander says.

Reed’s expression clears, and his smile graces his expression again, “Yeah, that’s true. I would rather not talk to them if I can help it.”

“Understandable,” Raiden replies.

We all talk for a bit longer, Reed reveling in the fact that he doesn’t have to keep his magic controlled. Eventually, I can’t stop yawning, and I have to excuse myself to get some sleep.

“If you still want to see the library and do some research tomorrow, then we could go straight there after lunch if you would like?” Raiden says as I get up.

I nod, “Absolutely. I want to look up several things, including the kelpies now. I’m wondering if the information that Sully couldn’t tell us is in one of the books that you have.”

“That’s a really good idea, it could be. The library is very well stocked,” Griff agrees. “Just because Sully couldn’t tell us doesn’t mean that the information isn’t available elsewhere.”

“Do you want to join us?” Raiden asks.

“Yeah, if that’s okay? I would like to learn more about the kelpies,” Griff replies.

Griff and Raiden look at me.

I shrug and admit, “If I’m being completely honest with you, as soon as I get my nose in a book, I’m not likely to be much company. I get hyper-focused and lose massive amounts of time.”

Raiden grins, “I’m exactly the same.”

Griff chuckles, “In that case, I should probably be there just to remind you two that you need to eat and drink.”

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