Hallow's Edge
I step closer.
Noah and some other kid, Drake, I believe is his name are helping set up the booth, lifting crates, adjusting signs, pretending not to watch her every move. Noah especially. His Guardian magic coils around him like a shield, subtle but unmistakable. He senses me before he sees me. Good. I stop in front of the booth, hands clasped behind my back, expression pleasant.
“Well,” I say lightly, “this must be the fuss I’ve been hearing about.”
The heir looks up. Her eyes meet mine. And the world tilts. Magic flares under her skin, raw, untrained, bright enough to make the air ripple. She doesn’t know how to hide it. Doesn’t know she should. Perfect.
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