"So everyone can continue doing what they're doing?" I asked. They were wanting me to save their lifestyles, not their lives. Awesome. Nothing like treating the new girl with the utmost respect. "I'll help in any way I can."
"I'll let you get back to reading." She turned away but stopped. "I want this all to be over so I can get out of here alive and follow my dreams the same as you. In that way we are alike. I'm envious, in the fact,p you get to do that. For what it's worth, I look up to you." She smiled. "Just don't tell anyone I said that."
That had been the third time a female said they looked up to me. It felt good having women compliment other women. I had a lot to live up to, and I planned on doing just that.
I went back to the book, flipping pages, reading spells, reading ingredients and soaking in as much as I could. Halfway through the book, I found a picture of the wand and an explanation of its history and power. Next to the picture were several handwritten notes.