"Renny never had a moment to consider putting thought into action. Before she could move, before she could even think of moving, a flash of anger burst in her head and the world vanished. How long this second oblivion lasted, Renny didn't know. But as she experienced it, it lasted forever, it shattered her... Renny pushed herself back to her knees. Her fear urged her to comply and do it immediately. Groggily, she reached for the mesh of the enclosure...

"'Look out!' The imparted words, quicker, more direct than speech, broke from Cass. Warned, the man leaped out of the path of the oncoming vehicle. Then turning, he saw her and understood. Knew her words had not been spoken. Had sounded only in his head. Psy Four! The silent scream tore across his constant. But it would not be silent long. It was about to burst from him. For trying to save his life she would have hers taken. He opened his mouth to...