Selene’s POV

I could hardly believe it was real. My hands trembled as I held the parchment, its wax seal glinting in the light. Becoming a Healer had been my dream for as long as I could remember—ever since I’d watched my mother mend broken bones and ease pain with a gentle touch. I used to sit by her side, mesmerized by the magic in her hands, and now, somehow, my dream was one step closer to becoming a reality. My heart swelled with excitement but also a ...