Chapter 40. How to Control Magic (1)

I woke up with a pounding headache. Memories of what seemed as unbelievable as a dream flooded my mind. I looked up and met Ivy's confused eyes. We sat across each other right outside her hut.

"What..." I began when the sound of footsteps cut me off. A boy about our age walked out from the cluster of trees. He had dark hair and dimpled cheeks as he grinned. His grin fell when he caught sight of me. He looked between Ivy and me sitting on the ground.

"What are you doing there?" He asked. He walked over briskly and pulled Ivy to her feet. I stood up as well.

He leaned over her and whispered in her ear. I'm sure he's asking about my identity. Ivy still seemed groggy because she didn't reply. The boy grabbed her shoulder and shook her.

"What's wrong with you?" He turned to me. "What did you do to her?"

Ivy held his arm. "I'm fine, just slightly dizzy."

He turned to her; this time, he didn't bother whispering. "Ivy, who is she?"

"She's... just a