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.

gift back into its metaphorical box, and I blink my eyes. With every flutter of my eyelids, my vision returns. The black

you are going to be a very easy student to

squeezes my hands and I can tell she is apprehensive. I look at her and smile,

"Three, I think."

Demi breathes

takes some practice and is easier if you know your surroundings already. Silence also helps to

to learn the layout of this place,"

need access to all areas. Sometimes we find bonds in places we 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

my actions and how others respond to my presence. Remember to remain quiet whilst I give this my full attention. If you have any questions, you can ask

give Demi an excited smile

resist the urge to shudder. A huge part of me is glad I won't ever have to see myself this

towards the door. I move in front of her to open it and Sage moves with such grace that she appears to float. I wish I had a pen and paper to write my

on the stage talking, but when he sees us he falls quiet and holds up a hand for silence.

us as we make our way through the hall.

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