“You think I can catch an illness with no powers?” He shook his head, smiling softly. “Doubtful. I’m afraid even illnesses would fear you.” “Ass.” I swatted at him, but he dodged me effortlessly. “Do you fear me?” His grin turned into a closed-lipped smile as he took a step toward me. I don’t know why I asked that question or why I was so desperate to know, but a part of me, behind lock and key, was curious. “No.” His eyes scanned my face. “You’d have to do something truly terrifying to scare me, and I have not seen it yet.”
