“What do you want to talk about, mom?” I asked, a tad nervous, twiddling my fingers without even realizing it. Fae Aurora stayed quiet, then her face lit up with a wide smile. “My dear, I’m sure you’re curious about why I can’t train you, aren’t you?” My heart raced, a sudden surge of nerves washed over me, like a toxic mushroom cloud fogging up my thoughts. I nervously bit my lower lip and shrugged it off. “Let me explain, my dear Barbara,” Fae Aurora went on. I was a bundle of nerves, half-expecting Fae Aurora to come clean and admit she had lost the Elixir. “My dear, I’m truly sorry that I can’t be a part of your life anymore, but I promise you, choosing Dwarf Altairs is the best decision. He’s the perfect mentor to guide you in mastering magic and gaining control over your unique

