PROLOGUE

Lying still on my bed made of flowers,mostly rose,I scratched my head thinking of what to do,to escape school today.

I had promised my friend LILY to be there today for her "power acquiring" ceremony, and there was no way to not be truthful to my words because Lily had been more than a sister to me.

What if I actually pretended to be sick or that I had headache?

Mom could easily cure headache,and ask me to hurry for school but if I was sick,then she would ask me to rest for the day.

I could have easily told her about my friend's ceremony but the only problem is that mom and Lily's mother were once best friend who later started hating each other passionately for a reason no one knows.

I couldn't ask mom for permission since she had strictly forbidden me from meeting Lily.

Just at that moment a firm knock resounded on my door,and my heart sank.It was time to act with little or no hope that I would be able to accomplish my mission.

Waving my hand to put off light with the help of magic,I lied back closing my eyes trying to control my breathing.Searching to the core of my spirit,I focused on heating up my body by chanting the spells learned in my "heating lessons "at school.

Soon I could feel my skin burning ,my palm sweating and unconsciously,I began clattering my teeth.

Another knock sounded,but I was too busy steadying my breath that I didn't bother answer.

Whosoever was knocking,finally pushed the door opened and my mom's voice made my breath hitch:

"Alora?What are you still doing in bed?You have your magical lessons today, and you have two hours of flying sessions in the afternoon.So why aren't you getting up?"

With eyes still closed,I ignored her now controlling my body as I did my best to increase my body temperature.

"Alora...."she whispered,this time approaching the bed.

She placed her hands on my cheeks trying to wake me up by rubbing them, since it was a trick I hated the.She stopped whatever she was about to say and screamed:

"Alora,Why are you so hot?Did you stay up night to practice your spells?"

Waouh,she had helped me with a good reason.Whining, I opened and eye slowly, then the other.Still clattering my teeth,I lifted my hand and held hers:

"Am sorry mom,I thought practicing will make me the best student.I didn't expect it to make me sick."I said sounding sorry.

Her face paled immediately,and I couldn't help but feel sorry for her as her purple hairs changed to red.

That was a trait of hers whenever she was worried or afraid.Only dad and I could put her in that state.I felt bad doing that but I couldn't afford to miss my best friend's most important day.

"I warned you to never practice late Hun but you won't listen.You could have gotten hurt or something worse may have happened Alora."she said,her voice laced with worry.

Still clattering my teeth, I pressed her hands gently:

"Am sorry mama,I won't do it again."

That seem to soften her,and at that moment,the strong queen I have always known was gone and was replaced by a mom worried for her only daughter.

"That is enough Nora, she just wants to be the best version of herself.Now don't blame a child for trying to learn,but instead search for something to heal her as soon as possible."my father's voice interrupted from the door.

"August,you know it's dangerous and something may happen if she continues practicing spells late at night.Today,no more spells.Go back to bed and sleep, while I prepare a cup of milk and honey to reduce your heating."she said firmly.

I sighed of relief,my plan is almost coming to fruition.

But my heart skipped a bit thinking of honey and milk as I fought not to throw up.

It had the worst taste I know.

Nodding slowly at my mom,I lied down trying to calm my racing heart.Once she had left,my dad turned to me while I tried to relax and sounding natural:

"So young lady,I know you are not sick.Your heartbeat is too regular.You can use magic to lie to your mom, but not to me.So tell me, what is wrong?"

Shit!I should have known dad was,and expert with heartbeats.

Releasing a breath I didn't realize I was holding,I started telling him my story.As usual,he waited patiently for me to explain myself.

"I'll help you, but you have to promise me that tomorrow you won't miss your lessons."Once I finished my narration.

"Promised dad!"I vowed happily.

Minutes later when mom came back with her concoctions, I was on the verge of tears tasting all those medicines she brought for me.But well Alora, what choice did you have?

It was either that or you weren't going anywhere.

My name is Alora zhan daughter to king August,and queen Nora of the Witch kingdom called the "fairy valley".

I am eighteen years old,and love spells crafts.I am my parents only child and was one day going to become a princess of the "fairy valley".

Once I finished drinking my meds,I laid still as mom covered me before giving me a kiss on my forehead.

Dad who had understood his assignment,did his best to take her away as my breathing,and my heartbeats slowed down.

My plan had finally worked, and I was home tucked in bed with a strick order from my mom for no one to disturb till six.So , I had enough time to celebrate with my best friend lily and I couldn't wait to join her.