Linda arrival

WINTER POV

I wiped the sweat from my forehead and snuck a peek at Slade before turning my attention back to the book of spells, or grimoire, as it was called.

The feast was tomorrow, and I needed all the powers and knowledge I could get from the book.

"Light," I murmured, gazing intently at my palm as a flicker of flame appeared. I never thought it would be as easy as this. At first, I was scared and unsure of my powers, just like it was hard to achieve the first two aura powers. But holding the book of spells had been very helpful. Not only did I acquire the third power, the power of light, but I also found something that could ease the pain that Slade was going through.

His condition had worsened in the past two days, but I had been able to help him contain it, taking most of the pain inside of me.

"Winter," Slade muttered, interrupting my thoughts. I stepped towards him, gripping his hand tightly.

"Stay with me," he said. "Everywhere seems suddenly dark and cold."

"I'm always here