CHAPTER FOURTY THREE

Claude sprinted through the woods, her heart pounding in her chest as she heard the sound of his footsteps growing closer and closer. She had never been one to enjoy running, but with the fear he knew she was trying to read his mind she found a new burst of energy.

As she rounded a bend in the path, she stumbled and fell, skidding across the ground before coming to a stop. She scrambled to her feet, ready to run again, but he was already upon her.

"I'm sorry," he said, holding up his hands in a gesture of surrender. "I didn't mean to scare you. I just wanted to talk."

Claude stepped back, unsure whether to believe him. She had always been guarded with her thoughts, never revealing too much to anyone. But now, with him standing before her he had no choice,

"I'm Shawn"

Claude stayed mute she didn't want to go her identify to a stranger.

"I'm gifted like you are" he added noticing her restriction.

"Gifted?" She asked raising a brow.

"I can also read people's mind" he admitted to having t