Lucy’s POV
We left for Badosa that very same day. Everything happened so quickly it almost felt like a blur. The King himself arranged our short leave from the University and made sure Nelly’s parents were informed that she’d be spending a little time in the magic land. Katty’s mother would receive word through Mayi the magician as soon as we arrived.
Both Katty and Nelly were practically bursting with excitement. I had heard that most supernaturals felt that way—the thought of setting foot in Badosa seemed to fill them with awe and pride. But I wasn’t one of them.
Maybe it was because of my last visit—the giants, the chaos, the danger. Badosa wasn’t just a mystical land to me; it was a memory I didn’t care to relive.
I kept stealing glances at Aunt Margaret, studying her calm face. Sh
