Lila’s POV
I didn’t know where else to go other than the forest.
As soon as the electricity left my fingers and the shadows lifted from the ground, I knew I needed to isolate myself until it ended.
I covered my head and ran from the school; I needed to get far away. But not too far. I still needed to be in a reachable area in case I needed somebody.
What I wouldn’t give to have my mother with me right now. She would know exactly what to do at this moment.
I couldn’t stop the tears from falling down my face. This was humiliating.
I am Lila.
The daughter of Bastien and Selene.
I was good at so much stuff and rarely failed.
So, why was I struggling with this thing that’s supposed to be a part of who I am?
Val had no answers for me which worried me that much more.
Was I seriously just on my own with this?
I felt a little better when I reached the forest. I kicked off my shoes and crouched to the ground. I felt ground, surrounded by woodland trees and dirt