“I called you both in here for a reason.â€? Master Jone began, “You see, you two are our finest and we need you for an assignment—“

“Assignment?â€? Zeke interrupted. What a jerk.

Master Jone stuttered, “Um we have an issue. Master Bill’s group is growing stronger and we need you to stop them. The Magic Industry is falling, you know.â€?

“Together?â€? I asked him. Zeke smiled at my obvious discomfort with that idea and I decided against hurting him. I made my mind up quick.

With the new magic technique of controlling minds, I made Zeke think of his worst pain. He cringed and glared at me. “Quit it.â€? he hissed. His hands balling into fists.

But he fought back, hitting me at my weakness. “Jerk.â€? I whispered.

And he whispered back, “A relationship. Figures.â€?

We were probably the best at controlling other people’s thoughts.

“I’m only worried about the two of you together. But we need you. Don’t let me down.â€? He replied.

Zeke nodded and led the way out of the room, but I was still flinching at my memories.