The Shadow Order (Crossroads Witch Book 1) by J.S. Malcom
Author:J.S. Malcom [Malcom, J.S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-04-12T05:00:00+00:00
Chapter 14 - Amaya
The next day, I manage to sit through two classes, one about potions and another about the history of witchcraft. I do my best to pay attention, but itâs not easy as my blood boils due to the proximity of Chloe, Kayla and Braden. Over and over, I keep reliving what happened last night. Particularly, that one moment when I heard those three faint voices.
Oh, my god, it was just a little test to see what sheâs made of.
Nothing but anxiety, apparently.
No wonder she was in the crazy house.
Which, of course, brings me back to when I passed them in the hallway. The way they laughed and whispered. The way Chloe said she had an idea, and how Kayla found it funny. I felt foolish at the time, my face flushed with self-consciousness. Now, Iâm pretty sure I know what that was about.
Early this morning, I woke up with Maeve sitting beside my bed. Which is when I learned about what happened. Or, at least, what they think happened. Apparently, Beatrice suspected the use of an illusion enchantment, soon followed by an anxiety spell, delivered by means of magically imbued powder. Naturally, she also suspected who might be behind it. As of now, thereâs no proof. After all, no one saw anything but me, and all I saw were nightmares.
According to Maeve, Beatrice promised that the truth will come out. By hook or by crook, I plan to make that happen. Being tossed around during combat magic practice was one thing. Humiliating, for sure, but I came away essentially unscathed. Insults, innuendos and snide whispers I can handle. In fact, Iâm used to those things.
Last night, on the other hand, was a total violation. Thereâs no way Iâm about to let that one go.
Now, as we leave class to follow our unfamiliars down the hallway, Maeve says, âI bet theyâre feeding us to Regina again. Whatâs the consensus?â
Kai grins. âAbsolutely. They have to keep us on our toes.â
âKind of ironic,â Sophie says. âConsidering Reginaâs toes never touch the ground.â
We laugh and, naturally, Chloe spins around to see whatâs so funny. Maeve flips her off, which makes us laugh even harder. Any pretense at pretending weâre not deadly enemies is now out the window. So, itâs extremely comforting to know that I still have allies. After what happened in the graveyard, I wasnât so sure that would still be the case. But I guess I really do have friends now.
While Iâm expecting to have our cats march us for half a mile or so, thatâs not the case. Beatrice and Regina stand waiting in the courtyard, beneath a sky thatâs starting to turn gray. As predicted, Regina floats above the ground, but itâs Beatrice who announces, âMinor Arcana, youâll be working with me today. Major Arcana, youâll be with Regina.â
âKnew it,â Kai mutters.
Soon, Beatrice leads the younger group toward a nearby field. Then Regina turns to us and actually smiles. At least, I think itâs a smile. Either that or her lunch gave her heartburn.
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