Well, his loss. Irritation flits through me, and something I clearly know is jealousy burns through me.
I scroll through my phone, purchasing what I need for the thank-you hampers I wanted to make for the quints, but I can’t stop thinking about that idiot.
I hate him.
Hates a strong word,Endora says in my mind.
Have you found the answer to my question? Because if you continue working so slowly, remember you aren’t the only one I can call on,I remind her icily.
It’s easiest to connect to the last dead witch in your line, but it’s not that hard to go further back, either. I just wasn’t sure how many I can open the link to while keeping myself protected. There’s a fine line between confidence and overconfidence, and I’m not stupid enough to try it blindly.
I make sure Endora doesn’t hear that thought… because as far as she should be concerned, I have no doubts. She’ll feed on any poison, any doubt I have if I let her.
I am trying. There is a spell, but it’s not one I ever… attempted. I had no need for it.She sounds irritated.
I scoff internally.Right. I’m sure of that. Or was it just something you weren’t able to do?
Don’t try that with me, wench! You’re strong, but unless you hunger for more, you will never improve, nor will you ever be stronger than me,she sneers.
I internally roll my eyes and shut her out entirely.
I feel Mama has performed a spell like it, or a similar one. A spell that can help you relive things that happened at a certain place. Or maybe not, I’m going to find out though.
Last night, after Theo didn’t show up, I went ahead and looked through the cameras. All of last night’s footage. I made a list of everyone who was wandering around the school.
However, there’s a high chance a witch could cast a spell to mask their presence.
There’s a limit to the security in the main areas of the Academy, unlike the off-limits areas where security is tighter with magical barriers in place. With the main Academy beingshielded by magic, the internal security isn’t as strong because, of course, there are people moving through the Academy at all times.
Staff, cleaners, late sessions, those studying and cramming. Of course, most are meant to get passes, but yeah, it’s not the same. It’s trouble if you’re caught by a teacher without a pass, but those watching the cameras won’t know who has a pass and who doesn’t. And the Academy has facial recognition, so if there was someone who shouldn’t be there, it would pick it up.
I sit in the back of Tatum’s car, we’re currently on the way to the Black Storm Pack. I glance at his back, there it is again, a small smile on his lips. I’ve never seen him so… happy?
Frowning, I stare at him. “I can sense you staring,” he says, turning his head to look at me.
Hmm. You’re different somehow,I write, displaying the words in front of him so he can keep his eyes on the road.
He still turns and looks over his shoulder at me, his eyes widening with surprise.
“Do you think so?” He shrugs. “Having you all back is great and everything feels good.”
I don’t think it’s that,I write, narrowing my eyes, but don’t push it. It’s just me and Allie in this car, and Theo has Renji, Carter and Ares in his.
Jayce didn’t come, although I had asked him to…
Jayce, may I have a word?I write. He glances down the hall before nodding, and I cast a spell to keep our conversation private.Will you not come to the Rossi Mansion? I know what happened was wrong, and I-
“No. I won’t. Let’s not get into that again. What happened has happened. And although many things will go back to how they were, some things just won’t.”
You do know she had no other choice?I write, hoping that gets through to him.
He cocks a brow. “She didn’t, but some did. I have other plans; I don’t have time to waste by going there.” His words are harsh, but understandably so.
Not waiting for a response, he brushes past me and leaves. I sigh as I watch him go.
How do you fix something when someone has been disrespected and hurt so deeply?
Sienna… this one is yours to fix.
