Leora stood before me, her eyes gleaming with that quiet, enigmatic confidence that always left me feeling a little off-balance.
She had an air about her, like she knew more than she ever let on, and as she moved her hands in a slow, deliberate motion, I could feel the magic gathering in the air.
The energy crackled faintly, brushing against my skin like a light breeze, though it carried a weight that made the moment feel significant. I glanced at Lise, who was standing beside me, her posture relaxed but her gaze sharp, watching Leora with that familiar intensity.
"I'm going to make sure no one recognizes you," Leora said, her voice smooth but with a hint of amusement. "We wouldn't want any unnecessary attention while you're out in the demon world, would we?"
I felt a shiver run through me, half from the anticipation of what the magic would do, and half from the thrill of knowing that Lise and I were about to step into something unknown together.
