Clearing the magic around the door, I texted Carson to come pick me up. While I waited for him, I read the spell that Aria gave me. It was a basic transference spell, and I could channel it through my crystal, but it wouldn’t create the bond. Aria’s magic was stronger than mine, so that’s probably why it created their two-way bond. I would need a potion to pack the extra punch that I lacked, but at least Carson would be marked and mine.
I quickly found the ingredients I needed and mixed up the small bottle. Creating the potion was like riding a bike, magic flowed through me with ease and there were no rusty attempts. I felt so happy to be back working on my craft. Heading outside, I sat on the front step of the house, enjoying the beautiful fall day until I saw the SUV approach. Carson w
