The wooded area turned quiet, besides from the sound of Susan’s footsteps as she walked slowly, misplaced in thought. The communication with Emily weighed closely on her thoughts. The older girl’s words echoed in her head, bringing a clean wave of doubt and worry.
“The prophecy isn’t finished yet, Susan. You’ve merged with Hera, however that’s best at the beginning. There’s extra power inside you, waiting to be unlocked. But it won’t be easy.”
Susan’s heart pounded just thinking about it. She already felt beaten by the magic internal her, suffering to manipulate it. How may she cope with extra? Every time she thought about her powers, it made her stomach twist. What if she couldn’t manipulate them? What if she lost management?
She paused at the brink of the wooded area, staring out int
