Elena POV
After I suggested it, I noticed Thalia’s expression change. She looked uneasy, her usual confidence slipping as she thought about what I said. “Elena, the reason I haven’t let you try this before is because it’s risky for witches without experience to mess with complicated spells and matrices. Some witches have gone mad or lost their minds forever doing this kind of magic. I was scared you’d get hurt if you tried it on your own.”
I could feel her concern, but I was determined. We’d tried so many times before, and nothing had worked. Maybe it was time to take a risk, to shake things up. “I’m not worried,” I said, trying to reassure her. “You’ll be right there with me. We’ve been doing it your way forever, and it hasn’t worked. Maybe this is what we need. I’m willing to take the
