As Zyra stepped out with a radiant smile, she began searching for Marcus and the others. However, she didn't have to look far, as Marcus was already approaching her, his own smile mirroring hers. “It went well, didn’t it?” he asked, his voice filled with genuine curiosity and pride.

Zyra’s smile widened. “Yes, it did. Circe is wonderful,” she replied, twirling her fingers in the air, watching as sparks of magic danced around them. The sight of her newfound abilities filled her with ...