Jade: The Hybrid Mage
It scared me then, and I’d run to my father, worried that something was wrong.
He’d only chuckled, ruffling my hair as he always did. “Don’t worry, Jade,” he’d said. “It’s a good sign. You’re healthy and strong.”
I hadn’t understood at the time, but now it made sense. That was the moment my magic traits had appeared. The realization hit me like a wave, a mixture of wonder and confusion. Why hadn’t my father told me the truth? Did he know what it meant?
Torren’s voice pulled me back to the present. “It’s the first sign. If they don’t show before you turn eighteen, you’ll never awaken magic. It’s rare for someone from Kreel to awaken, but I’m holding onto hope.”