Driz aspires to be a great mage but he’s done poorly the last few years of his schooling and cannot enter the mage university. Instead he seeks a mentor in the remnants of the once-great magical race of Melcovia, now mostly driven into hiding by the brutal government of dictator Congerson.<br><br>Cory has hidden out in a remote estate in the foothills of the great mountains and sorely misses contact with others of his kind. When he hears a telepathic call from a youth seeking a mentor and master, it seems a dream come true. But will the young man find him? Can he buckle down enough to learn the discipline and control he needs? And can he ever become the true partner and soul-mate Cory has never found?<br><br>When Congerson’s minions and a rogue mage strike the last empowered folk in Melcovia, Driz’s family is in dire peril. He must choose between staying to work with Cory or breaking his indenture to try to save his mother and siblings. Which will it be?

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

“Up now, get dressed and ready. We’ve a busy day ahead of us. Today your lessons begin in earnest and I’ll not have you sloughing off.”


He turned about and bounded down the stairs, taking them in twos.5


From then on, even as Cory predicted, the lessons became much more intense and demanding. Although there were no overt punishments, Driz felt his master’s disapproval and disappointment each time he fell short. And such occurrences were frequent. To see a bit of scorn or displeasure in Cory’s expressive eyes hurt like a slap. He found he wanted nothing more than to please this demanding teacher and make him proud. By slow degrees, he improved.


Chapter 11