Chapter 15

He nods like it’s no big deal.

I clench my fists and hope to see some green.

Nothing.

I tighten them until my knuckles turn white. Still no magic, nothing out of the ordinary. I relax my hands. “I can’t do this.”

“Yes, you can.”

“Did you just see me try?”

He holds my gaze. “You have the power. That means you can use it for your will.”

“Maybe you have me confused with someone else.”

“You and I are the only ones who have the power right now. Show me what you can do.”

Irritation runs through me. “I’m telling you, I can’t!”

He glances down. “You just did.”

Sure enough, my hands are glowing green. “I’m annoyed.”

“You need to learn to use it regardless of your mood.”

“Good luck with that.” I sit on the desk across from him in resignation.

He looks deep in thought for a moment. “Did you only ever see my brother use it when he was upset?”

“Was he ever not upset?”

The corners of his mouth twitch. “Hardly seemed like it. I have an idea. Why don’t you relax and think about the power? Try to draw