Valina watched as Tavin’s fire fell apart and vanished. Again. He was breathing hard.

“What’s the matter?” Chalea demanded. “You ought to be able to keep up with this.”

“I’m doing the best I can,” Tavin spat back. He lifted his knife to try again.

“Where did that fire go, kid?” Chalea wore a frown that could shatter boulders .“It’s only been a day.”

“You saw, it just vanished—”

“Not what I’m talking about.”

Tavin ...