Chapter 58: Wishing For More Than a Dream

I awake at dawn and excitement pulses through me.

"Ben. Kiarr." But as I glance around my empty, quiet dorm room, realization hits me. It was just a dream. My sheets are rumpled like I tossed and turned all night, but I don't feel tired. Just resolute.

I've got over an hour before first-period and I quickly dress in my school uniform and brush my hair and teeth. Even though I have to explain my actions from last night to the Headmistress, I should have time to search the cemetery. In the daylight it will be easier to find my wand.

Grabbing my backpack, I haul it over my shoulder and dash out the door. My shoes slap against the cement as I race outside.

I reach the statue and quickly search the area. I check every grave and behind every bush or tombstone. My heart pounding more and more when I don't find my wand. I must have dropped it in the leyline when I was escaping.

I chew on my lip, my breaths turning into pants.