Chapter Eighteen: Solstice | Part 1 Thirtyx wasn’t sure if it was his well-rested state in the wake of Comps, the approach of the midterm break, or the relief of having the headmistress off his back, but he hadn’t felt so much like himself in ages. While rumors continued about his role in the LiamerContinue reading “Stuck”
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Hexes
Chapter Seventeen: Tested | Part 6 Rhea stooped to pick up the bag Thirtyx had dropped, and when she handed it back to him, she inadvertently smacked him in the shoulder with it. “Twins, I’m sorry,” she muttered. “I must have been distracted by these idiots who might need some reminding about what we’re capableContinue reading “Hexes”
Twins-blessed Miracle
Chapter Seventeen: Tested | Part 5 Thirtyx left Azirenne’s office free of expulsion threats and cleared to take his Law Comp. The twins, on the other hand, each got two days added to their suspension for dismantling school security systems. “This is why no one’s buying your claims that you aren’t behind the attacks,” BennContinue reading “Twins-blessed Miracle”
Parlor Trick
Chapter Seventeen: Tested | Part 4 Thirtyx wasn’t giving up that easily. “I know what I saw, Headmistress.” “When they used that trick to sneak back in after the first attack, they caused a noticeable anomaly in the security field. The night of the Peace Garden attack, there were no anomalies. And initiating lockdown triggersContinue reading “Parlor Trick”
We Are Agreed
Chapter Seventeen: Tested | Part 3 Although Azirenne’s face didn’t show it, she was clearly stunned, given how long it took her to steeple her fingers, clear her throat, and say, “Go on.” “I need some reassurance first. If I give you the information you want, no suspension, no expulsion, and I get to takeContinue reading “We Are Agreed”
As Do I
Chapter Seventeen: Tested | Part 2 Given the precise, rhythmic flicking of Azirenne’s tail, she was either extremely annoyed or trying to entrance him. Thirtyx lowered his gaze to his fingers as she continued. “The deal between the forge and the military, for instance. It wasn’t common knowledge.” Rhea rolled her eyes. “It was moreContinue reading “As Do I”
Far From Invincible
Chapter Seventeen: Tested | Part 1 Thirtyx and Rhea followed the fuming headmistress into the hall with their heads hung. Rhea reached for her ear, but Azirenne grabbed her arm with uncanny reflexes. Rhea was too shocked to react as Azirenne drew a quick sigil on the back of her hand, leaving a pulsing purpleContinue reading “Far From Invincible”
Why?
Chapter Sixteen: Burden of Proof | Part 6 “It took you long enough to realize Farish wasn’t coming,” Mercuria snarled. “I can’t believe you. I can’t believe myself for thinking I could trust you!” Thirtyx threw his line of sight toward the mental chat, but it had dissolved. “Mercuria, what are you talking about?” “IContinue reading “Why?”
Everyone is Watching
Chapter Sixteen: Burden of Proof | Part 5 Halfway through their last class, the news broke that Ambassador Taravian was missing. Professor Ryik stopped lecturing and let the students do as they pleased. His blank stare and twitching face suggested he was discussing the news with his fellow teachers. That made it all the moreContinue reading “Everyone is Watching”
Play Offense
Chapter Sixteen: Burden of Proof | Part 4 Rhea pursed her lips. It wasn’t often that her queenly confidence faltered, but she looked haunted now, in a way Thirtyx had scarcely seen. “I’m starting to think we’ve passed the point where persuasion is possible.” Thirtyx looked to Benn, who nodded his agreement. “We need toContinue reading “Play Offense”
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