Chapter 49: Tremors

"Do you sometimes wish for someone of the opposite sex to touch or even kiss you?" I asked.

Mia shivered at my words, then quickly covered her face and nodded. "You... you're not messing with me, are you? What's happening to me?"

I had a good idea of what was going on with Mia.

As I thought about explaining it to her, Nerissa's voice suddenly whispered in my ear, "Since she's already showing signs, why not take this chance to harness her essence? It'll be good for both of you."

Nerissa's...