Leo gives me a meaningful look. "You know, we could do this with Sophia," he suggests.

I can't help but look down.

Puna, who hasn't said anything while I've been reading, stays quiet.

"Ava," Leo says softly, lifting my chin to make me look at him.

I meet his eyes but stay silent.

"It's your choice, but considering Sophia's powers and what she's capable of," he says, watching me carefully, "this might be best for her. She could ...