Sweet Ambrosia (Pure Magic Book Three)

Chapter One

"Can you help me reach this, Caleb?" Morgyn called from his room.

"Coming!" Caleb called back, walking toward him.

It had been a couple months since balance was restored. In that time, Caleb and Morgyn had moved in with me, though none of us spent a whole lot of time at home. I spent the most time there, as I had started posting videos online in an effort to try to find Ambrosia. People were so intrigued by the story that they followed it. I got famous quickly simply by documenting my search.

I sifted through emails and notifications.

"So, when are you, Caleb and Morgyn getting married? Is that even possible?"

"OMG you're so lucky! Took the two hottest guys on the market!"

"Why don't we see Morgyn in more of your videos?"

"So, could you maybe teach me a potion recipe?"

"What's it like for you and Morgyn to be sages?"

"Ughhhhhh I just wanna meet you!"

I closed out of everything on the computer and stood up. I suppose I could have been flattered by the attention, but it distracted me from my ultimate goal; finding my daughter.

Caleb and I had agreed that despite her not biologically being my daughter, Ambrosia would still be classified as such because I was Ruby. I had no issues with that, as I got more and more excited about finding her, as if she really was my child biologically.

Whether she would see it that way remained to be seen.

I decided to make some tea to curb my growing headache. As I waited for it to brew, I felt arms around my waist.

I turned and was facing Morgyn.

"Oh hey," I smiled.

He smiled back, but it was hesitant. Worried. "Hey you. Are you alright?"

I nodded. "Yeah. My head just hurts," I explained.

He kissed my forehead. "Better?"

I laughed. "A little."

He laughed too. "Maybe you should take a break."

I shook my head. "I can't do that. I need answers. Ambrosia needs answers."

"But you've had these headaches a lot lately," Morgyn protested. "Even Simeon and L are worried."

"Eh," I waved my hand. "I'll be fine. It's not getting in the way of my job."

"Yet," Morgyn added, concerned.

"If it does, you have my full permission to find a replacement for the sage of alchemy," I said, turning around as the brewer beeped. I grabbed a mug and poured myself a cup.

"That's not how it works," he reminded me.

I sighed. "I know. I'm sorry."

"You know what?" He asked, with a smile. "How about we all go out for dinner tonight?"

I smiled back. "That sounds nice."

Caleb agreed from the doorway. "I second that."

"Then it's a date!" Morgyn exclaimed.

"A much needed break," Caleb added, stepping toward me. "Something you need."

I nodded. "I'll find a place and let y-"

"No," Caleb shook his head. "Morgyn and I will find a place. You, go take a nap. Just rest. You need time for yourself too."

I sighed. "Caleb, I can't. I need to find her, and now I have people asking me a million questions, I have potions to work on, students to train and -"