How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"What if I just used a bit of magic, just enough to help Father and my friends with it—nothing else?"
She takes me by the shoulders like a child. "Gemma, you must listen to me. Do not take the magic out of the realms. Promise me."
"Yes, fine!" I say, tearing out of her grasp. (25.92-94)
This isn't a lie yet, and it doesn't become one until later on when Gemma breaks her promise and betrays her mother—but we think Gemma shows that she isn't serious about her promise here, and chooses to lie to her mother to get her to stop. Classic teen move.