Chapter 101

The tornado of leaves fell to the ground in a giant swoosh, and Demetria felt her pride swell in her chest. It'd felt like forever since she was able to use her powers, or had a reason to use them. Her witchery was a talent she was born with, but one she also took seriously.

She didn't hurt people that weren't trying to hurt her and she didn't use it for evil. Never. She may have shoved her ex-boyfriend down a small hill once, but he was totally okay afterward.

Demetria had grown up using it to shut doors and help clean her room, but even those things seemed unfair to her at times.

She tried to live like a human most days because it made her feel safer. Normal. Not under someone's radar. She'd gotten herself into a mess with her magic before, and she promised herself after Ike was gone forever that she would never be in that predicament again.

Cynthia jumped up beside her and clasped her hand over her shoulder. "I'm impressed, Demetria. You haven't practiced in a long time, and you're