Wicked Academy 1: The Magic Elite by Nissa Leder

Author:Nissa Leder [Leder, Nissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-10-21T05:00:00+00:00

Ten

The rest of my weekend flies by way too fast.

I waste four hours of my Saturday on our first group practice, which ends up being a lot of listening to Elaine list everything we need to learn by the end of the semester and why it will be important.

Garrett barely says a word the whole time. Van has no issues sharing his opinion that she’s taking it all way too far. And Natalia takes on the role of mediator between the two.

I keep quiet unless directly spoken to. When Elaine asks if I’m willing to do whatever it takes to fully prepare for the end of the semester group exam, I just nod, which is enough for her.

Sunday is a lazy day. I sleep in, go straight to lunch, then spend most of the day texting Zane and watching random videos on my phone.

So far, neither of us has given in and lost the bet. I’m sure most people would think I’m crazy to take his word, but I know Zane well enough to know that if he sleeps with someone, he’ll own up to it. And he knows I will too.

When I wake up Monday, the warm scent of coffee fills the room.

I sit up in bed and see Olivia pouring herself a cup. She’s already dressed in her uniform, with her hair twisted into long pigtail braids.

“When did we get a coffee maker?” I ask, my voice still raspy from a heavy night of sleep.

“I brought it from home when we moved in, but I just took it out of a box in the closet this morning. Want a cup?”

“Um, double-yes.” My equilibrium wavers as I get out of bed. Despite spending most of the day in bed yesterday, my limbs feel heavy.

“Cream?”

“And sugar, if you have it.” I bring my hands together in mock-prayer.

Olivia hands me a mug bearing the words “namaste in bed,” which is filled with golden-colored coffee.

“Glorious caffeine,” I say as I take it. “Thank you.”

I sip the drink as I get ready for the day, fighting occasional waves of dizziness, then hurry and make it to Potions and Herbs just in time.

The caffeine gives me a small energy boost, but it doesn’t help the ache that’s settled in my muscles. As hard as I try, I keep zoning out as Professor Abbey explains the potion we’re going to make this week.

Bianca kicks my foot underneath the desk. “Pay attention. The last thing I need is you screwing me up by throwing in the wrong ingredient.”

“I am paying attention,” I snap, even though I know it isn’t totally true. I’m trying to pay attention, but the pounding growing in my temples is drowning out Professor Abbey’s voice.

I tilt my body away from Bianca and face ahead, which keeps her off my back for the rest of class.

When class is dismissed, I linger in my seat until Bianca is out of the room.

As I stand up, my legs shake, and I put my hand on the desk for support.

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