Caroline stared out the window in awe. Expecting to see them descend over a bustling airport, she instead watched the dense treetops of the forest below looming nearer, illuminating in bursts as the plane's lights blinked on and off. Within seconds, they touched down onto a narrow runway in a clearing surrounded by an enormous forest of trees.

“Where are we?” she asked.

“Destine Academy, of course. Did I forget to mention we have our own private runway? We keep all contact ...