Oh, Brooke felt it. But she couldn't reach out and manipulate it.

She'd promised Rachel, and for some ridiculous reason, she actually found herself respecting Rachel.

Still, she could discuss things. That's what she was there for. "You know I'm an empath, right? That means that I can feel and sense emotions?" She leaned back in her seat and studied the turtle. "I feel calmness and nervousness. Those are...two very opposing emotions."