Atissa abandoned those thoughts before jealousy got the better of her. She had to focus on her new magic. The sooner she mastered healing, the sooner she could leave, and leave the past—and the present—behind.
Reaching Pelina’s quarters brought relief, even if asking for help meant another possible humiliation. But Veelk was right, and if she wanted to succeed, she had to swallow her pride.
She knocked on the door decisively and waited.
No answer came.
Atissa looked around, but as she expected, the corridor was empty. This part of the Towers used to be where teachers resided, but with so many of them gone, knocking on the rows of doors in the hope someone would open seemed like a waste of time. Besides, whoever answered might not know where Pelina was anyway.
Resigned, Atissa headed t
