I awoke in a fully healed bed, next to Charles."Stupid girl, I have healers and magic all over," Charles snarled as I glared."Sir, the army is on the horizon," a guard said as he scooped me up into his arms and flew me high above the army."Call for him," Charles said, but I remained silent. "Okay, I'll contact him myself.Look at what I've got, Van!""Put her down, Charles," Van yelled, his gaze fixed on us."Send the army away, and I'll do the same," Charles snarled. He knew Van wouldn't risk my safety by sending an army here alone; he knew Van would show up."No," I said to Van, tears streaming down my cheeks."Go home, guys," Van said, never taking his gaze away from me. I had an idea that came to me. If our powers were linked, I might be able to break the ropes with his. Van was filled with the hum of magic as I felt the ropes stretch until I could slip them off. I pushed myself out of Charles' arms as quickly as I could, using my magic to slow my fall. I landed next to Van, us
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