There was all this talk about safety, but no mention of my family. As if he couldn’t feel how much worrying about them was eating me alive. I knew the bastard must have felt my fury because he looked straight at me, even though Bastian had begun talking about something that sounded important.
People who desired each other could always find the other. That’s what I’d written in my journal when we first got together.
It was part of a game we played.
Was desire the same when they were angry? Could they feel each other’s rage? And hate?
Wolfe looked away, the tick in his jaw betraying him.
I’d unnerved him.Good.
It didn’t surprise me that he’d looked away. I’d do the same too if I were him. But I’d be ashamed of myself. I didn’t think he felt anything of the sort.
The meeting dissolved minutes later.
I was the first up and out of the room. And I didn’t care how rude I appeared to be. They all knew I was still furious.
Arielle caught up with me in the corridor.
“Elariya.”
I turned as she fell in step with me. Up close, the concern in her eyes was unmistakable.
“You’re certain you want to practice on your own?” she asked softly.
“Yeah. I just need a little time to gather my thoughts.” I forced my tone to stay light.
“I would have preferred to help you get back on track as quickly as possible.” She held my gaze.
“I know. I just want to be on my own for a while.”
Arielle studied my face for a moment longer. Then she gave a small nod. “Of course. Promise me you’ll call me if you get stuck.”
“Sure. I’m going back to my room now.”
“That’s fine,” she replied. “Take this. It will help bring you up to speed.”
She turned over her left palm, and a black leather book appeared in her hand. She held it out for me to take.
Principles of Arcane Harmony.
I took it, recognizing the title from my notes in my journal. It was one of the main textbooks they used at Hyxian. Yes, indeed it would help bring me up to speed.
“Thank you.” I smiled faintly
“I’ll come and check on you later.”
“Alright.”
She stopped and I continued walking, my mind already turning.
I’d just bought myself space.
Now to plan.
Chapter 23
Elariya
