CHAPTER 6. Magic

  -Joanne-

  The cold breeze tickled my skin while I wandered deeper into the forest, not knowing where I was going. 

  My lips curled into a smile when I noticed the marking on the ground. Was this what Liam was talking about? 

  I moved as close as possible, following the markings with my gaze. This was definitely the border. 

  I glanced around one last time, checking if there was someone watching, and lifted my leg over the markings, tapping my toe on the ground and waited. But nothing.

  My smile widened, and I stepped over the markings, scanning my surroundings. Hopping from side to side, laughing while nothing happened until I was out of breath and continued my path.

  The air around me started the change, and I couldn’t shake this feeling of being watched. The sound of water running lured me closer, and I briefly forgot about my rising anxiety. 

  Jogging closer, my eyes widened, and I gasped. Kneeling, I let my fingers move through the water, welcoming the chill.