My Scared Mate
How am I supposed to fight against a destiny that seems as immovable as the tide?
Taking a deep breath, I tried to center myself again, to block out the whirlwind of thoughts and focus on the task at hand. I thought about what I knew about magic from stories, about reaching out with my mind and heart, about seeking the spark of power within myself.
And then, for a brief, fleeting moment, I felt it. A sudden surge of warmth that flooded through my veins, a wellspring of power that pulsed in rhythm with my heartbeat. It felt like a secret part of me had awakened, like a light had turned on in a dark room.