DAISY'S POV

"Now we prepare," Gabriel said. "Tomorrow, when the others arrive, we'll start making our challenges to the current leaders."

"How long do we have before the fighting starts?" Noah asked.

Gabriel thought about it. "Probably a week. Maybe less."

One week. I had one week with my son before he risked his life to save the magical world.

"There's something else," Gabriel said hesitantly.

"What?" I asked, though I wasn't sure I wanted to know.

Gabriel looked directly at me. "Mom, your magic has been growing stronger over the years, hasn't it?"

I was surprised by the question. "Yes, actually. How did you know?"

"Because you're not just...