Elara’s hand suddenly glowed with bright silver light in the middle of the training field, and a wave of calm energy burst outward, causing all the flowers in the nearby garden to bloom instantly in a spectacular explosion of color.
She stumbled back a step, eyes wide as she stared at her glowing palm. The six-pointed star on her collarbone pulsed strongly, matching the rhythm of her surprised breathing. The quadruplets inside her kicked in response, strong and lively, as if celebrating the unexpected display of power.
Thorne, with his silver-streaked dark hair and commanding presence, stood nearby, watching with a proud smile. “That was beautiful, Elara. You’re learning to direct the energy instead of letting it explode.”
Kael, warm amber eyes shining with encouragement, walked over an
