Macy POV
Destin and I land in front of the portal. It is already glowing brightly, which I am thankful for because I have no idea how to open it. I stare at it, trying to muster up the courage to step through.
"How did it know to open?" I ask no one.
"It can sense your presence," Destin informs me. "It is old magic."
"Oh," I reply nervously.
"If you leave it open, just a little, time will flow equally between the realms," he whispers.
"I will do that," I nod.
I ball my fists up at my sides and try to be brave. When I step toward the portal, it grows invitingly.
"It was nice knowing you," Destin mumbles.
"You could always come home," I tell him. "You don't belong in this world."
He smiles, but it doesn't reach his eyes. His wings disappear from his back, and
