Lacey Margo rushed to me, placing a hand on the side of my face. “Oh child, I have been so worried. This is a lot for anyone to carry, and I feel your power changing, growing, and evolving in the air. I even smell it on you. But if anyone is capable of handling it, it’s you, special girl.” Margo said, ruffling my hair lightly. I gave her a stiff smile, fighting a groan. I was getting really tired of hearing how if anyone could carry it, then it would be me. Why do they think just because I have these powers I can magically carry all of this without strain? Margo looked deeply into my eyes, seeming to tug at a string of the darkness with an invisible power. “What are you doing?” I asked with a tremble to my words. “Nothing, dear. I just wanted to check on you. I know all of the expect

