Moonlit Magic
"He kept showing up when I felt worst. Said weird things about my energy."
A beat of silence. Then Derek exhaled, shaking his head. "Energy draining is rare. Some call it ‘witch sickness.’ There’s no real cure, just… prevention." He abruptly changed the subject, pulling a book from the shelf. "This spell sharpens memory. Temporary, but useful before exams."
As he leaned in to point out a passage, his shoulder brushed hers—and he froze.
"Your magic," he murmured. "It feels… different."
Rita forced a laugh. "Probably Pru’s amulet." She tapped the charm at her throat—a decoy.
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