A New Dawn
The days following Elena's awakening to her powers felt like a whirlwind. Each morning, she found herself at the edge of a precipice, balancing on the edge of her new reality. With each small victory in harnessing her abilities came the anxiety of the unknown. Katherine had been her steadfast ally, guiding her through the maze of newfound magic, but there was an unspoken pressure that loomed over them both.
On this particular morning, the air was crisp with the scent of autumn, the leaves crunching beneath their feet as they trained in the backyard of the pack house. Sunlight streamed through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the ground, creating an almost magical atmosphere.
"Alright, Elena, focus," Katherine encouraged, her eyes bright with determination. "Let's try that again. This time, really envision the stone lifting."
