Chapter 316: Iron-Blooded

Talia I opened my mouth, then closed it. Today felt like one of those days when Darius wouldn’t come. He sometimes left me alone for an entire day, and I had a strong gut feeling that tomorrow would be one of those days. Lucia’s voice broke through my thoughts. “Now, I want you to see those little orbs floating. I want you to draw them to yourself, breathing as though you’re pulling in air. Do you see it?” I closed my eyes and shook my head. “Remember, you’re not trying to force the vision. The orbs are already there; they just need to be drawn out. If you close your eyes, you will see them. Think about metal—how it’s cold, smooth, lifeless, yet there’s a spark of life within it. When you feel that heat—the heat that formed the metal to begin with—you’ll understand. Think about it, Talia. You’ll see it.” It sounded humorous at first, but as she spoke, I began to see it. I had seen it before, but this time was different. This time, I was supposed to draw it to myself. “Do you fe