I spent the entire night immersed in an intense crash course, determined to tap into the dormant Vampire and Witch powers that lay within me. Ava, seemingly having a change of heart overnight, had agreed to teach me how to defend myself, but made it clear that she wouldn't be following me on my perilous quest.
As the moon cast its silvery glow over the darkened landscape, Ava guided me through a series of intricate exercises and ancient incantations. I was resolute in my determination to learn, to harness the hidden forces that coursed through my veins. But as the hours ticked by, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was getting nowhere.