SERA
The tree exploded, I stared at my hands, silver light still popping around my fingers. Three weeks ago, I'd destroyed a tree by accident, lost in panic and fear. Today, I'd done it on purpose, with control.
"Better," Kade said from behind me. "Much better."
I turned to face him, unable to hide my smile. "I actually controlled it, I meant to do that."
"I noticed." His lips twitched in what might have been pride. "Again, this time, just the branches, leave the trunk standing."
I focused on the next tree, feeling the power coil inside me like a living thing. Before, it had felt wild, dangerous, like trying to hold lightning. Now, after weeks of training, I understood it better. It wasn't something to fight or fear, It was part of me.
I released the power in a controlled burst. Silv
