LYRA'S POV I waited a few minutes before going back to her. “Maybe you should let that take effect?“ Alexis suggested. “You think?“ I was beginning to regret my decision to not discuss my powers with Elder Thalia. Maybe she would have given me some tips. “Yes.“ We waited several moments before I came to an understanding. “Let me try again.“ I went back to her. I laid both hands on her chest and began to chant some spells. The burning sensation filled me automatically this time, and I released it. What happened next was just astounding. I stepped away from her, and she coughed. My lips lifted in a triumphant smirk. “Lyra, you did it.“ Alexis hugged me impulsively, and for a sweet moment, I reveled in the feeling of being in his arms. I quickly snapped out of it and backed away from i

