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”
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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”
Resilient as Always
Chapter Eleven: Show of Strength | Part 8 Thirtyx had discussed his concerns with Rhea and Benn, but while their trust in Arova was guarded, it was still trust. They knew her as a person and friend, after all, rather than some distant diplomat. They also didn’t know about the Veriths’ hearty tradition of brainwashingContinue reading “Resilient as Always”
If the Worst Should Happen
Chapter Eleven: Show of Strength | Part 7 More clamoring from the crowd. Grimmary’s eyes sparkled purple, a move Thirtyx thought was for intimidation until the king pointed at a reporter. “You! You seem to have a question unrelated to the species of my attacker.” The reporter cleared her throat. “Yes, well, it’s funny thatContinue reading “If the Worst Should Happen”
No Mercy
Chapter Eleven: Show of Strength | Part 6 “Was I so wrong to have wanted something better for my children than the suffering endured by Lamiakk’s older generations?” Grimmary continued. “Prior to my rule, virtually every childhood was ruined or cut short by political turmoil. I am not saying this to sing my own praises.Continue reading “No Mercy”
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