The Runes Universe: Imperfect Souls (Kindle Worlds Novella) by Miranda Hardy

Author:Miranda Hardy [Hardy, Miranda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2018-02-03T16:00:00+00:00

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After dropping Reeve off at her dorm, learning where she lived, I headed home to shower and prepare for the day. To save time, I opened a portal into a bathroom at the university when it emptied and made my Intro to Greek Mythology class on time.

The day dragged on, and I kept contemplating all the information Reeve had shared with me. When I entered the cafeteria, Mack, Tate, and Liam animatedly carried on at a table with several girls.

I joined Evie and Maxie at their table.

“Hey, good lookin’.” Evie winked at me. “How’s your day going?”

“Good, thank you.” I bit into my first chicken sandwich. “How are you fine ladies this afternoon?”

“That’s what’s lacking today,” Maxie said. “Polite conversation and manners.”

“Look, look! There she is,” a passing blonde said. The girl, Ashley, and several friends watched Reeve, who had taken her spot behind the coffee counter. “Can you believe she’s here?”

“Yeah, she walked into the dorm as if nothing happened. Liam called me last night to tell me all about it,” Ashley said. “I think she faked it all for attention. If she had taken all those pills, she’d be dead.”

Tate, Mack, and Liam followed the girls out of the cafeteria.

Reeve ignored them and carried on with her usual duties, serving the few people in line for coffee.

“Earth to Vali.” Maxie snapped her fingers in front of my face.

“Excuse me,” I apologized.

“What was all that about?” Evie trailed my gaze.

“When I decided to come to this university, I expected a higher level of behavior from the students,” I said. “There are still those who seem utterly childish and mean.”

“That’s human nature in general,” Maxie said. “Some of them never grow out of their obnoxious ways.”

“Not only humans,” Evie said. “We’ve run across evil Immortals that do whatever it takes to get what they want. Over time, they forget why they were chosen.”

“True.” Maxie shrugged.

“Ladies, as always, it’s been a pleasure. Thank you for your company,” I said.

“Manners.” Maxie grinned.

“See you later, Vali.” Evie smiled.

Reeve spotted me dumping my tray and gave me a half smile. When she finished with her last customer, I moved to her counter.

“Hey,” she said.

“Hi. How was your day?” I asked.

“I’ve had better,” she replied.

“I thought maybe you’d stay in today and get some rest.”

“I’m physically well, so I didn’t see the point.” She shrugged. “I didn’t want to miss any classes today. It’s the first week.”

“Do you want to come by this afternoon to talk about English Literature after 1850? I could use a study partner,” I lied.

“I have to work at the library after school, but I’m free at 9:00 p.m. It would be great to not go back to the dorm. My roommate is a complete bitch.” She released a long breath. “Can you text me your address? I put my number in your phone this morning. Do you remember how to text?”

“I can do that… I think.” I pulled out my phone. “You work at the library, also?”

“I have to. I’m here on a scholarship.

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