Chapter 324

Chapter 4

** Harper's POV **

"Open your eyes," Sage says so softly that I only just hear her.

My eyelids flutter open, and I have a moment of panic as I adjust to my new vision. I can still see Demi's light and the tendrils that reach out to her bonds, but my vision is not as it once was. I can see Demi's shape clearly, she is a white glow in a dark world. The ball of energy swirls in her centre.

"Look around, Harper, try to find the door," Sage whispers.

I try to take in my surroundings. I can see Sage now. She shines as brightly as Demi, but everything else is black.

I know what direction the door was in and I turn my head towards it, trying to make out its shape. As I focus, the rectangle outline comes into sight. It's almost like trying to see through water in low lighting.

"The more you practise this, the easier it will become to see your surroundings. Now blink the sight away as you pull your gift back into your chest," Sage says.

metaphorical box, and I blink my eyes. With every flutter of my eyelids, my vision returns. The black and grey of my surroundings slowly blossoms

are going to be a very easy student to work with.

can tell she is apprehensive. I

"Three, I think."

breathes and I release

around me whilst using the true sight. It takes some practice and is easier if you know your surroundings already. Silence also helps to keep focused. If your attention slips, you can lose sight of the world around you and it expels a lot of energy. If that happens, you will need to restart the entire process, which

start trying to learn the layout of this place,"

will ensure you have permission for you and your bonds to

smiles. "You were correct. Demi has three bonds. Whilst I follow the tethers, I want you to observe my actions and how others respond to my presence. Remember to remain quiet whilst I give this my full attention. If you have any

I say softly and then give Demi

they had been earlier. I resist the urge to shudder. A huge part of me is glad I won't

of her to open it and Sage moves with such grace that

and holds up a hand for silence. A gesture he'd already explained to us during

eyes shift to us as we make our

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