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Chapter 5 : Untold Secrets

As Aqua stepped through the threshold of her home, the familiar scent of lavender and sage enveloped her, momentarily comforting her troubled mind. Yet, her respite was short-lived as she encountered her aunt Cleo's concerned gaze.

"Aqua, where have you been? You skipped your classes today." Aunt Cleo's voice, laced with worry, echoed through the hallway.

Aqua paused, her mind racing for a plausible explanation. "I... I needed some time alone," she confessed softly, her eyes avoiding her aunt's probing stare.

But Aunt Cleo's intuition was sharp, and she sensed there was more to the story. "What happened at school? Did you use magic? I felt a shift, a surge of power. If I felt it, the coven could have too. They could be on their way here," she pressed, her tone urgent with concern.

Aqua's heart clenched at the mention of the coven. The memories of their relentless pursuit sent a shiver down her spine. "We can't keep running forever," she murmured, the weight
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