Harper’s POV “The trick to controlling your powers is understanding them. And the trick to understanding your powers is understanding the world they come from.” I’m really trying to pay attention to Kenton, but it’s not easy with Jack standing across from us, looking all handsome. Kenton clears his throat, and my eyes snap back to him. “Sorry,” I mutter. “Right. Understanding Farnethia. I have taken classes about it for most of my life, though.” Kenton waves a hand dismissively. “History classes frame Farnethia as a place that was. You need to understand it as a place that is.” I glance at Jack, who looks about as confused as I feel by that. “But it… isn’t,” I say, to clarify. “Right?” “When Farnethia came into being, it wasn’t created. It was simply… opened. Other than Peter and

