#Chapter 298: Forever and Ever

I had the brilliant idea of surprising Lucas will all the new skills I had learned. I'd been so busy study, that I was always too tired when I got home. Showing him the magic I had learned was the best way for me to show him just how much I had grown. With a quick spell and a flick of my wrist, I conjured a portal right in our living room, ready to transport myself back home. As I stepped through the portal, the familiar rush of energy enveloped me, and with a flourish, I emerged in our cozy living room. "Lucas?" I called out, unable to contain my excitement. Lucas, who had been engrossed in studying for his upcoming exams, jumped in surprise at the sound of my voice. "Shana? What... How did you... What's going on?" I couldn't help but laugh at his bewildered expression. "Surprise!" I exclaimed, grinning from ear to ear. His eyes widened in disbelief as he took in the sight of me standing there, a portal shimmering behind me. "Shana, that's incredible! How did you