Chapter Seven: Heritage
Headmaster Orion's gentle voice cut through the silence, drawing my attention back to him. He leaned forward slightly, his elbows resting on the desk, and his hands clasped together. "Lyra, do you know why you were brought here?" he asked, his piercing blue eyes locked onto mine. His gaze was intense, yet kind, and I felt a sense of calm wash over me.
I raised an eyebrow, a mix of frustration and confusion swirling inside me. I crossed my arms over my chest, feeling a defensive instinct kick in. "Apparently there are people out there who want to control my powers," I said, "but I don't even know what my powers are."
The Headmaster's expression turned somber, his eyes narrowing slightly. He nodded slowly, his chin dipping down, and his hands tightening into a fist
