Blessed or Cursed

rse. I’m never going to even find out what this

fulfill it. I know I’m meant for more than just picking up random od

my hopes up, and he isn’t going to give in this time. I don’t under

in, Aunt Violet, and my cousins walking over. I forgot

y Aunt Violet. She always takes my side and Uncle

na. They’re a little harder because they analyze everything before they add the

oin everyone in the backyard. I smiled and shook my head a

all huddled together near the picnic table. Probably

l born the next year. I have no doubt that these 17-year-old morons are the future of

ters, Avery and Arie, are 11. I love watching them play. They’re car

retty sure they’re doing more talking than cooking. I found m

them and gave them m

iolet asked as she put her arm a

lege, but dad w

Going to college is a good thing,”

being stubborn, an

ege you want to go to,” Mom

ght Aca

turals.” Aunt Violet gave mom another curious look, and I watched her eye

problem,” Mom s

er her for her powers, and we won’t be able

but sh

We all turned toward the g

her go all the way a crossed the cou

this opportunity. I’m ready.

each other, and then I followed my da

now what everyone thinks about it.” I stood

ll looked at him, knowing that he had a plan in mind. Aunt Violet smirked

r pack to protect her,” Uncle Gavi

her than the future ranke

ience for them, and a goo

ound. I thought you were on my side, Beta.” I threw my ha

talk to me without them playing 20 questions or hitting them. They

baby girl,” Aunt Violet whispe