Page 56 of Dark Moon Secrets

“Which is why we kept it hidden and put a spell on you to hide your magic even from yourself. This spell came off when you were eighteen, and you were meant to be initiated into the coven and begin your training.”

“But my parents died.”

Luna nodded, tears in her eyes.

“So when’s my initiation? Do I even need one?”

“The coven wants you to have an initiation on the dark moon to bring you to your full power.”

“Why the dark moon?”

“The dark moon will help you connect to your inner wisdom and power. It will recharge you, making you ready to begin your path as a witch and future leader of the coven.”

“Sounds too easy.”

“Look around, it’s not. Now, let’s try this again.” Luna got up from the floor with a groan.

“This time, forget about the words of the spells I gave you. Find them within yourself.”

“How?”

“Everyone is different, so you need to find out how by yourself. Only know that there is a way within you.”

“Okay then.” If that’s what I had to do, then so be it. I would show Luna and myself that I could control my power. At least I had finally gotten some answers. It barely touched the need for more, but it had to be enough for now.

This time, I was going to get the spell right.

I let the magic intensify in my hands. I felt the magic anchor within me.

I drew the energy upward, helping it to awaken my power, slowly, this time. I took a moment to examine the magic, whisper the spells, pronounce each word as Luna taught me, and use my ability to find what needed to be said to determine what I needed.

The magic circled my hands, and instead of pushing it out, I released my control over the energy. The light snaked outward into the air, gracefully moving around the same area as if waiting for further instructions.

I released the magic a little more. It moved out toward Luna, and I saw her freeze with fear. I called the light back to me, and it obeyed. Peace flooded through me as I played with the magic, pushing and pulling it around me.

“Good,” said Luna. “Much better.”

It became easier to move the magic. I had been searching for this purpose in my life, but I wasn’t sure where it would lead me—on a new path full of adventure or maybe one of death. Did I want to meet a wolf in real life? Or a vampire?

Of course, I did. I couldn’t wait as I turned the magic over, causing it to move faster.

The front doors suddenly rattled. The sound caused me to jump, and panic sent my pulse racing, and the magic rushed out of me.

Not wanting a repeat of before, where I physically hurt Luna, I strained to call the magic back to me. It came slowly as the doors rattled again—someone was knocking and wanted to come in.

Luna placed her fingers on her lips to hush me, rubbing her shoulder.

Who was at the doors? Immediately, my imagination went to the image of the wolf I saw last night. I shivered.

The door continued to rattle. I’d been practicing all day, curtains drawn, lights dimmed. From the outside, it should appear as if no one was there.

Whoever it was wanted to come in.

Maybe it was a genuine customer who wanted to come into the store to buy tarot cards, crystals, or whatever it was these people bought. It was overwhelming how much I needed to learn all at once.

“They will go soon,” mouthed Luna.

I wasn’t so sure, especially when the door rattled for a third time. Then it went quiet.

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