“I did it!” I clasped my hand, watching the sight in awe. “Can you see that, Pax? I melted that gigantic tree all by myself!” “Yes, I know.” He said, “You could do much more than that, Olivia.” He trained a serious look at me. “So what are we doing next?” “How do you feel?” He asked, and it was as if my brain finally clicked with my body changes at that moment. My legs weakened instantly, but Pax caught me before I reached the ground. Instantly, he transferred some of his energy to me and I felt strength return to my bones. “I’ll teach you a breathing technique so you don’t feel exhausted after making big moves like this.” Pax told me, letting go of me as I steadied my footing. He taught me the breathing technique, and though it was hard to master, I still tried my best. And whe

