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Chapter Twenty-One: Handling It | Part 1 “Benn, how in the universe can you do homework when you’re leaving on a trip in half a bar?” Rhea broke their studious silence with a huff. If Thirtyx didn’t know better, he’d think it was a normal day for the prince, who pored over a notebook withContinue reading “Getting Away”

Chapter Twenty: Sated | Part 5 Thirtyx felt like he floated back to the dorm. He’d given Seerla a 10-fraction head start, but the adrenaline in his muscles and buzzing in his brain thankfully persisted. Reality would set in soon, and he’d have to deal with his apprenticeship applications and the attacks against Grimmary andContinue reading “Unguardedly Happy”

Chapter Twenty: Sated | Part 4 Eventually, though, Seerla began giggling, and Thirtyx found it contagious. They giggled against each other for a few fracs, nose to nose, before Seerla’s laughter rose to the point of her whole body trembling. She stumbled backwards toward a chair, but she missed and landed flat on the floor.Continue reading “I’m Right Here”

Chapter Twenty: Sated | Part 3 By the time Thirtyx reached the door, Seerla was around the corner, nearing the dormitory exit. Thirtyx trailed her through the courtyard at a healthy distance. Both moons were out and gleaming as if sharing in the celebration. Thirtyx forced himself to examine them both—and the distant stars beyond—asContinue reading “A Good Team”

Chapter Twenty: Sated | Part 2 Thirtyx tried to ignore the continued cheering from Nephrie’s table, lest he hear Seerla’s voice and become even more upset. But it didn’t seem the celebration was concentrated at one table anymore. And Mr. Blackstone was walking around an unusual amount for an evening mail delivery. “More Comp results?”Continue reading “You’ve Earned It”

Chapter Twenty: Sated | Part 1 Thirtyx dropped his pen and flexed his fingers, warding off his fifth wrist cramp of the evening. Rhea looked up from her dinner as he massaged his right hand with his left. “You know, I usually prefer hard magic over esoteric voodoo, but I’ve heard the Trolls have aContinue reading “Not an Easy Fight”