"So…" Violet finally spoke after a long stretch of silence. "You're saying I'm powerful? More powerful than the other Fae courts?"
"Yes," Lila replied. "That's why we stay away from their territories. If they ever sensed a threat from us, the four major courts would unite and strike. Even now, with the barrier down, tensions are rising."
"Wow," Violet breathed, staring down at her hands like she expected sparks or magic to shoot from her fingertips. Then she frowned. "So why can't I use magic?"