Phoenix Child
Page 13
by Alica Mckenna Johnson
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My shoulders ached and I suspected they were bruised from my failed attempts at graceful somersaults. I helped fold up mats and put away equipment as the other kids got their stuff and left.
Gavin clapped his hands together. "How about we go upstairs and have a snack?”
"Are you coming, Taliesin?" Anali asked.
"Sure, I have an hour before my class starts," he said. Why would they included him? He's not a Child of Fire.
Kayin stood next to me, and together we walked up the stairs. The feeling of dread increased with each step.
Chapter Seven
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."