Nyx was walking fast but carefully through the woods, eager to get home. She knew that Elaine would throw away her acceptance letters to trap her into lifelong servitude.
She couldn’t let that happen. She was determined to leave that house and life, and she would not let anyone stop her from achieving her dreams. But then a wave of dizziness hit her, making her lose her balance. She stopped walking and held onto a tree, steadying herself as she cleared her head.
She cursed under her breath, annoyed that, of all times, she felt dizzy when she was in a hurry. She has been feeling that way for a few days already, and she is really wondering what is wrong with her. She doesn’t feel sick, but the dizziness and feeling queasy are really making it hard for her.
Nyx then took a deep breath and
