She blocked me. Of course she did. But that didn't keep me from attacking her again.

And again.

And again.

The power I released ricocheted around the room, hitting the walls, the slab, passing through Alison, reverbing back from Max as he protected himself.

Can you help me? I threw my need at him, heard him grunt.

I will feed you what I can, he sent. But right now I am the only one keeping this house from collapsing.

Crap. Never mind, I sent. ...