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.

my eyelids, my vision returns. The black and grey of my surroundings slowly blossoms

Harper. I think you are going to be a very easy student to work with. Now tell me, how many bonds did

and I can tell she is apprehensive.

"Three, I think."

thank goodness," Demi breathes and I release

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,

to learn the layout of this

least expect them. I will ensure you have permission for you and your bonds to access areas that are usually off limits to students, so you can learn the layout safely," Sage says before

actions and how others respond to my presence. Remember

Demi an excited smile

are the same milky white that they had been earlier. I resist the urge to shudder. A huge part of me is glad I won't ever have to see myself this way, and I hope it won't freak my bonds out. I wonder if it

Sage moves with such grace that she appears to float. I wish

is still up on the stage talking, but when he sees us he falls quiet and holds up

to us as we make our way

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