Chapter 38

Seraphina's POV My first attempt at skiing down the slope as a beginner ended badly—I lost control and fell into a pile of snow. However, instead of giving up, I laughed with a growing sense of enthusiasm. Then I got back up and brushed the snow off my jacket. "Come on, Seraphina," I muttered as I stood up. "You can do this." My second attempt wasn't much better. I managed to stay upright longer, but panic set in as my speed increased, and I deliberately fell to avoid colliding with the safety fence. On the third attempt, something went wrong. I remembered Kaelos's instructions about weight distribution and turning techniques. I made it halfway before losing my balance, but it was progress. The fourth attempt was the charm. I gave myself a mental boost; the lessons Kaelos had taught me should be enough for me to practice on my own. This time, everything felt right. As I glided, I felt strength in my legs. A smile spread across my face as I realized I could balance myself on the skis. I