Estella’s POV A week of forced rest felt like an eternity. By the time I was allowed to use my magic again, I was itching for something to do. So when Professor Inccera finally allowed me to assume our lucid dreaming sessions, I practically leapt with joy. And this time, it was Lina’s turn. She lay on the mat with her hands clasped on her stomach, her dark hair spread like a halo around her head. The moment she whispered the incantation, her body stilled, and I followed a heartbeat later, whispering the soul-binding spell while lacing my fingers with hers. Entering people’s minds had become easier after doing it several times, so I wasn’t very disoriented when I found myself in a sitting room I didn’t recognize. A heartbreaking sob caught my attention, and I moved closer to the sofa wh

