Chapter 182: Hidden Currents

Thelma Zane’s POV What caught me completely off guard was the calmness of my parents. Rather than being shocked by the sudden snowfall and the strange circumstances surrounding it, they exchanged knowing glances, almost as if they had been expecting this. It was as if they had anticipated the events unfolding before us and were even relieved by what they saw. “Let me guess,” my father began, his tone measured but confident. “This is a derivative effect of the Devouring ability, isn’t it?” His certainty startled me. “How do you know?” I asked, unable to hide my surprise. “We had our suspicions,” he admitted. “In fact, your mother and I have been preparing for this possibility for some time. While we didn’t know exactly how or when it would happen, we’ve always been aware of the risks associated with your ability.” He paused, his eyes thoughtful. “The gifts of fate are rarely without cost, Thelma. If you study history, you’ll find that treasures and abilities bestowed by