Awakening Book One of the Trust Series - By J. E. Swift Page 0,8

information to absorb and we have barely skimmed the surface. I am sure it feels like everything is flying out of control and you are holding on for dear life. The best thing to do right now is take it day by day and it will get easier.”

She saw the truth that was in his eyes. With a deep breath, she knew she needed to make a giant leap of faith. Caitlyn was not one for taking leaps so blindly. “So, where do I go from here?”

“Well, that is up to you. We suggest that you take time out of your real life to absorb all of this and to train. The Trust is very well funded and will pay for your sabbatical. But of course, there are others who feel they cannot do that for personal reasons, and we don't force it. But whatever you decide, I will stay where you are, guiding you.”

Again, furrowed brow. “Trust Corporation?”

Garrett shook his head and winced a little. “Ah... I can see I am going about this all wrong with you.” He rubbed his forehead. “Sorry, I've never mentored anyone before and well, apparently, I need a little finesse. Let's do this. Remember that beach you took me to a week ago?”

“Yes.” That was the day that Garrett had opened up to her, telling her about his childhood, his virtually non-existent father, his compassionate mother, and being an only child. Caitlyn wondered now with frustration how much of his past he had made up and had manufactured to get in her good graces that afternoon.

“Everything I told you that day was the truth. I may have left things out, but I never lied to you.”

The words rang clearly and loudly. She was startled. She had been staring at Garrett the entire time and his mouth had never moved, never wavered even. He looked at her with an amused expression. “Telepathic, remember? You don't know how to block your thoughts yet, so I could hear yours unintentionally, just like you can hear mine now. Don't worry, I am big on privacy, so it will be one of the first things I will teach you. I hate people that try to pry, and in the Trust, it's important that you know how to block thoughts. There are certain factions that would love to get the information that is stored in here.” He pointed with his index finger to his head.

“Factions?” she thought. She could not believe she was communicating telepathically. This was insane.

“We will get into all of that later. There is so much information for you to learn and I don't need my student getting sensory overload on the first day. That would go over great with the Council.” He commented dryly. Caitlyn was surprised when he stated that last part out loud.

“Shall we?” When Caitlyn still hesitated, he thought to her, “I promise you can trust me.” He extended his hand out to her.

Sighing, she placed her hand in his as he pulled her to a standing position. She was going to have to have faith in him. She just hoped the trust was not misplaced. They walked over to his truck and climbed in.

Chapter 3

They drove to the beach in relative silence, leaving Caitlyn to digest everything that had happened over the past few hours. If Garrett could hear her thoughts, he kept it to himself. Having him hearing her thoughts was the least of her worries at the moment.

Caitlyn did not know what to make of all of this. On one hand, she was terrified that something was happening to her that she could not control. Caitlyn liked being in control, knowing what was happening at all times. The fact that she felt so completely helpless to what was occurring was frustrating to say the least. On the other hand, it explained so many things. She had felt for so long that there was something more to her, something she could not fully explain. She no longer had that feeling. Beneath all the nerves, she had to admit to herself that she was a little excited to find out what she was capable of, what made her special.

The blonde Potential repositioned her body in the direction of the man who could show her exactly that. Garrett’s aura, for lack of a better word, was barely there. It was a light blue, almost clear. She wondered if everyone who was like them had the same aura, or if it was unique