The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

Chapter 0768 I slowly exhale as I concentrate on the little stack of wood at the center of the empty space between the tents that my mother lead us to. A little anxious, I glance around at all of the very flammable canvas fabric around us.

"Steady," Jacks murmurs, smirking down at me from his place at my side, sensing the direction of my thoughts. "You control it. You won't set the camp ablaze unless you want to."

I huff a laugh and shake my head, hoping that he's right. Then I glance to my other side, where mom, Cora, and Rafe are waiting, watching me carefully, impatient though they're trying to hide it. Jackson takes my hand and I feel the power start to flow between us. Just a trickle right now, but more at the ready whenever I want to pull on it.

"I mean, we're not going to have the darkness," I say, my voice small, my eyes moving to Cora's. She swallows hard as she nods to me, raising her chin. My mom steps closer to her sister, taking her hand. "Or...the wind."

"Flame is still great, Ari," Rafe murmurs, his green eyes wide and full of support. "It's kind of the important part. Let's just...see what you can do."

I exhale again and turn back towards the stack

do love the magic. It's warm and peaceful and right. I pull on

deep and peaceful breath. And then

it burst into flames - I mean, as long as her visuals aren't interrupted..." Rafe and mom continue, discussing military applications, but I sigh and little and turn back

destructive force, I miss the wind. Being able to turn

singing through my body. After

square clearing now as I remember what it had been like when the fire danced along with me, moving as moved. The wind moves towards the fire which seems to reach for it, eager for the fresh oxygen that it brings. I smile when the wind plays with the tendrils of fire, letting them

head to Cora. "Is that you?" I ask, curious, nodding towards it. "Bringing in