Chapter Thirteen: Upriver | Part 2 While Thirtyx was very much enjoying being alone with Seerla, especially when Rhea and Benn couldn’t tease him about it, that joy wouldn’t last if he kept her from something she really wanted. “I already told you—you’re welcome to go. You said yesterday you didn’t want to abandon theContinue reading “Where Your Loyalties Lie”
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Ironic, Isn’t It?
Chapter Thirteen: Upriver | Part 1 “Thirtyx. Hey!” Seerla’s fingers snapped in front of his drooping eyelids for the third time that bar. He’d moved from his bed to the floor to prevent exactly that, but his efforts were clearly in vain. Seerla sighed. “Look, I really want to let you sleep, but the CompContinue reading “Ironic, Isn’t It?”
Ask Me Anything
Chapter Twelve: Preparations | Part 7 “You could just ask me, you know!” Thirtyx was nearly as surprised by his outburst as his classmates were. One moment, he was walking quietly, and the next, he had halted and spun around, the intervening moments blurred by anger. He channeled that anger before he lost his nerve.Continue reading “Ask Me Anything”
Imprint
Chapter Twelve: Preparations | Part 6 When the spells were finished, Rhea stacked her suitcase on top of Benn’s and levitated them out the door ahead of the trio. They made haste down the trail to the gates. The shadow of the wards left an almost imperceptible tickle on Thirtyx’s skin, but while it wasContinue reading “Imprint”
A Technicality
Chapter Twelve: Preparations | Part 5 Thirtyx channeled Seerla’s quiet fortitude through the free period and the subsequent capstone class. He hadn’t seen Rhea or Benn since lunch, so he headed for his final class alone, fighting to conceal how he peered around corners for the headmistress and refused to stray too close to openContinue reading “A Technicality”
Your School
Chapter Twelve: Preparations | Part 4 A prickling of magic surged through the dining hall, followed by Professor Bavarren’s voice. “Good afternoon, students. I hope you’re enjoying your lunch period. I am pleased to announce that Headmistress Azirenne has returned from her duties at the palace. I will be stepping down as acting headmaster andContinue reading “Your School”
A Massive Jump
Chapter Twelve: Preparations | Part 3 Thirtyx let them bicker while he basked in the knowledge that their wacky schemes would have to wait until they returned from their Comp. He’d have a hard enough time coming to terms with this new knowledge without their interference, especially given the looming fear of being alone forContinue reading “A Massive Jump”
I Guess I’ll Be Alone
Chapter Twelve: Preparations | Part 2 Thirtyx wasn’t remotely in the mood, but he paused his pacing, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath to pretend he was thinking it over. He’d told them how he felt around her—hungry for some cryptic energy source. The feeling drove him batty, like an itch he couldn’tContinue reading “I Guess I’ll Be Alone”
So Close
Chapter Twelve: Preparations | Part 1 As their Comps approached, Seerla became nearly inseparable from the group. It took some coaxing. Once classes resumed, Seerla became strangely quiet and hesitant around Thirtyx. He assumed she was giving him space to process his trauma after the torture, until one night, Thirtyx asked about her internship toContinue reading “So Close”
Safe
Chapter Eleven: Show of Strength | Part 9 “I… I don’t want to pressure him, of course, but… I’d really like to see him when he’s feeling up to it, if that’s alright,” Seerla continued. “Can you let him know I was asking about him, and I’m glad he’s okay?” Thirtyx’s cheeks grew warm inContinue reading “Safe”
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