Rain

I gave a slow clap as the barrier went down. “And just like that, Lia has officially out-magicked every ancient wizard in history. Someone get this girl a trophy.”

Colby groaned. “That was awful.”

Matt shook his head. “I’d say ‘do better,’ but I know you won’t.”

Lia rubbed her temples like I was physically giving her a headache. “Rain, I just exerted a ridiculous amount of energy breaking an ancient magical defense. I will not hesitate to hex your mouth shut.”

Jesse exhaled slowly, looking like he was reconsidering every decision that had led him to standing there with us. “Rain, I need you to be quiet and...