Julianna's POV
Waking up the next morning, I had plans to go meet Cornelia in the clearing by the lake so she could start helping me with my magic and bringing it back out of me. Last night at dinner, she had told me it could take some time, but she was confident she would be able to do it. I, on the other hand, was nervous. What if my abilities had gone away after fifteen years of no use? Growing up, I had always dreamed of being able to do magic.
I used to have a reoccurring dream of myself lifting things off the ground using nothing but my hand. It seemed so real each time, and it was the only dream I remember from when I was younger. Rolling over, I placed my head on Alex's chest, kissing him lightly. He took in a lung full of air, as his blue eyes opened slowly.
"Good morning, swe
