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The Unseen Enemy

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Jasmine’s POV

The cabin’s door creaks as I step inside, the air thick with an unfamiliar energy. It’s a strange mix of earthy smells, the sharp tang of herbs, and something else, something I can’t quite place, like the crackle of power just beneath the surface.

Ailric’s cabin is sparse, functional, with only the essentials visible: a bed tucked in the corner, a few wooden shelves laden with books, and a stone fireplace that crackles softly in the center of the room. His movements are deliberate as he sets a kettle on the stove, glancing over his shoulder at me.

“You’re lucky I’m even considering helping you,” Ailric says, his voice gruff, his eyes fixed on me with an intensity that sends a shiver down my spine.

I nod, trying to mask my unease. “I don’t want to be anyone’s charity case. I just want to learn how to control my powers. And keep them from being used against me.”

He snorts, a dry, cynical laugh. “Everyone wants something. But if you think it’s that simple, you’re mistaken.
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