VALERIA

“Could something have happened to my sister?” Quinn immediately stepped closer, tense and worried—just like the rest of us.

By now, Celine should have found Beof and contacted us. I had a bad feeling too.

“I can’t reach her; I can’t activate the small magic seal I left on her body. But, Quinn, maybe it's because I don’t know how to do it properly. I’m still learning a lot of things…”

“I’ll help you.”

“But, Mother…” I saw Gabrielle rise from the couch and walk hesitantly toward me. I ste