Chapter 21 Power Unleashed

• The sun was gentle and warm as Bea and I made our way down to the lake, a calm, secluded place that we’d claimed as our own over the years. The air was scented with the lush, earthy smell of the forest, and the soft rush of water against the shoreline brought a sense of peace I hadn’t felt in a long time. It was a perfect day to escape, to savor these last moments together.
• "Are you nervous about leaving?" Bea asked as she spread out the blanket, glancing over at me with a mixture of curiosity and concern.
• I took a deep breath, letting the scent of pine fill my lungs. “Honestly? A little,” I admitted, settling down beside her. “I mean… the Kingdom is a whole different world. It’s dangerous, especially for someone like me.”