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Chapter 2: Liora’s First Storm

Penulis: Okpala Henry
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-05-29 08:34:28

The next morning brought chaos.

Liora stood in the middle of the training courtyard, her small hands clenched into fists. Purple lightning crackled around her uncontrollably. The other children had already run away screaming.

“I didn’t mean to!” Liora cried, tears streaming down her face. “It just… happened!”

Serena rushed forward, violet magic swirling around her to contain her daughter’s outburst. “Breathe, baby. Focus on my voice.”

Kael stood protectively nearby, ready to jump in if needed.
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