Chapter 6

“All right, princess,” I joked as I touched her skin. It was cold, smooth, and soft. Cold. I stepped back in surprise, but she placed an ungloved hand on mine to stop me. Even her hand was cold.

“Your skin…” I began as she let out a nervous chuckle.

“Yeah. It’s a family thing.” She lifted her hand as I got back to work. It was a little big for her, but it would have to do. It would probably feel like a hand-me-down.

“My family has the Pact, at least on my mother’s side. That’s why I have the cold skin, silver hair, and the eyes.” She was whispering now as I slowly took in the information. Pact Mages were users of magic, their families having been blessed by the three god dragons long ago. I had suspected it, but having it confirmed was a whole different feeling. Now I could ask her questions!

I blurted out the first thing on my mind. “The Pact? Like you can use magic?” I asked the obvious as she gave a gleeful nod, all too happy to answer.

“Yeah!”