It isn’t magic you need to get at your power, Lor. It’s you. The only one preventing you from accessing it is you.” “That’s not true,” I hiss, tearing my arm away. “I want this more than anyone.” He steps in closer, his hand tipping up my chin. “I know you do, but you’re so scared of your past. Of what will happen if anyone sees what you’re capable of, that you’re locking yourself away.”