Theyʹre shooting at us,ʺ I said incredulously. ʺTheyʹre actually shooting at us!

Aubrey, crouching on a nearby counter, watched me with squinty eyes, apparently pondering why anyone would willingly immerse themselves in water ever, let alone for extended periods of time.

It was like having a genie. I'd only get so many wishes.

You remember our talk about purpose and meaning?" he asked me, the smile disappearing. "Well, I think this might be mine. I think this is what I was meant to do, Georgina.

Cool,” I said. “You can IM with the Council from campus. Maybe you can command people to do your homework.

I can be a good friend, or a bad enemy.

You’ll have your own superhero club before you know it.