Zeda left Adrian’s office, the image of what happened in Adrian’s training ground playing in her mind like a loop.

Adrian had called Mr. Percival with the phone on speaker for her to hear and told him about Zeda’s new power.

But instead of being surprised or providing an explanation of why she could wield more than one element, the Director calmly instructed them to intensify the training, focusing on both Fire and Water elements.

Adrian ended the call, the look of disappointment on ...