A World To Lose by Frances Ellen

Author:Frances Ellen [Ellen, Frances]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Wolfkin BV
Published: 2021-05-17T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

On a Sunday morning, after yet another workout, Sky left the arena and headed for one of the castle’s side entrances. In the past few weeks the weather had become colder, but today was an exception. The sun was out and there were no clouds in the sky. There was still a brisk wind, and Sky needed a coat to keep warm.

Because both the arena and the castle were built high into the cliffs, he had a view over most of the island. Many Affinites had taken advantage of their free day and were doing all kinds of activities out in the winter sunshine. Some were out on the castle courtyard having a picnic, while others were riding their horses up into the North Forest that covered the northern corner of the island. Many more were just strolling in the balmy conditions.

Sky was glad he didn’t have anything else to do that day. Sophie had convinced Sylvia that it was a good idea to refresh the Asters’ memory on various spells that might come in handy during their mission in North America. She wasn’t wrong, the boys only ever did remember the most important spells. With her magic of Health and Knowledge, Sophie knew practically every spell ever invented, but she still wanted the boys to know their fair share for if they were separated. The logic was there, but Sky still didn’t like being cooped up in a classroom again, having finished school two years ago.

Sky made it to the side of the castle and pushed the door open. He walked along the corridor towards the dining hall; he was starving. The castle was completely deserted. In the distance, however, Sky heard voices. He decided to ignore them, the grumble in his stomach too much to bear. But then the voices started getting louder; not because they were coming closer but because whoever they belonged to had started shouting. Curiosity tugged at Sky and eventually he found himself walking in the opposite direction of the dining hall and towards the raised voices.

As Sky came closer, he realised that the voices were coming from the Board Room. This was not just a fight between two random Affinites. If the voices came from this room then it was definitely something Sky would want to know about. He knew Matu would condemn him for eavesdropping, but he didn’t care. Sky crept up to the door and placed his ear against the wood.

He recognised the voices immediately. It was Percy Kelly and Axel Reed.

“They were sent there on my orders!” Percy shouted.

The Affinites. In Brazil. It had to be about them.

“That is not news to me!” thundered Axel. Sky rolled his eyes. The Ambassador could be so unarguable in his answers sometimes. It didn’t surprise Sky one bit that Percy was enraged.

“I sent them in. It is my duty to make sure they are all right!” Percy bellowed.

“No, it is not. We gave you permission to handle this. It is not your

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