Chapter 39: Ava: Her Identity
You have the potential, Selene says, her voice a cautious whisper in my mind. The arcane flows through your veins. But…
My breath escapes me in a giddy rush. Magic. Real magic. Human magic. It's something out of a fairy tale, not something that should exist in my life. Then again, supernaturals exist—and we're pretty nonstandard, ourselves.
It's not that simple, Selene continues, her tone growing more serious. Magic is not a toy, little one. It's a force of nature, raw and untamed. To wield it requires knowledge, discipline, and control.
I swallow hard, feeling the warning in her words. "But how do I learn? I don't even know where to start."
You would need a teacher, Selene explains, her voice tinged with hesitation. Someone well-versed in the arcane arts, who could guide you, show you how to harness and control your power. But magic is a lost art. Magicians were lost to the curse and became shifters.
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Lenaleia
Lenaleia In case you're reading and wondering: Wait. isn't the romance interest Lucas? did the author sneak a reverse harem in?
Lucas is Ava's love interest, and this is NOT a reverse harem.
Is Ava cheating? No. At this point in the story, Ava is not in a relationship with Lucas. We've seen Lucas's POV, but Ava hasn't.
Ava has a long process of character growth through the series. She does get there. You just need to hang on for the bumpy ride to get there.
Spoiler (?): Ava also learns the difference between loving someone and just latching onto any kindness shown her way later on. This is such an important process of growth, when you've lived without any real kindness or caring from those who are supposed to love you the most.
This is a very long series, so please give it a chance!
Thank you!
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