Aurelia
I removed my fingers from the earth slowly and opened my eyes. I smiled when I realised I had managed to do exactly what Neve asked; remove the noxious weeds from the ground and encourage the blossom of new flowers and corn.
“Damn girl!” Neve laughed, reaching forwards and tearing a piece of corn from its plant before bringing it to her nose to inhale its freshness. “No wonder this pack has never gone hungry during five years of war and being stuck behind an iron fortress. You are their lifeline!”
“No,” I smiled sweetly at her, “There are plenty of farms in the pack that play a vital role in our survival.”
“But…you can literally make food grow with your mind! You can make water fresh enough to drink! Don’t downplay your gifts, Aurelia! They are awesome.”
I felt the blush f
