Flashback ( PDFDrive )

wants training to defend herself, I’m going to find someone willing to
help.”
“I’ll train her,” Tarina volunteered, making her way closer. “I’ll
train them all, if you want.” Her eyes shifted to Tam and she told him,
“And forgive my earlier enthusiasm. I’ve heard so many legends about
those who control darkness, and I’ve always wondered how many were
true. And you,” she said to Wylie. “You’re another Flasher, aren’t
you?”
Wylie frowned. “How did you know?”
“There’s a slight aura around you that the physician had as well. I
doubt your eyes can see it. My species is particularly sensitive to
light.”
“Huh,” Wylie said, holding up his hand and squinting at it.
Sophie used the opportunity to take a longer look at him, searching
for lingering injuries. She hadn’t seen Wylie since that horrible day in
the desert—so she hadn’t had a chance to talk to him after the attack.
She cleared her throat and blurted out, “By the way, I never thanked
you for saving me that day.”
Wylie’s gaze dropped to his feet. “It’s okay. I never thanked you for
what you did to protect me, so I think we’re even.”
Sophie stared at her healing hand. “They haven’t come after you
again?”
He shook his head. “Our new house is well guarded—and pretty
impossible to find. But that’s also why I’ve been training. Next time
they show up, I’m getting some payback.”
“As long as Sophie’s home, I’m here and happy to train,” Tarina
assured him. “Same goes for all of you. We can start today, if you
want.”