Nightworld Academy: Term Two by LJ Swallow

Author:LJ Swallow [Swallow, LJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-06-25T16:00:00+00:00

MAEVE

Theodora stands over the bed in the small infirmary room, arms crossed, and lips pursed. Since Ash and the others brought me here, I've asked to leave. Partly because I’m embarrassed, and partly because I want to assure my friends that I'm okay. Ash, Jamie, and Amelia were sent away to allow me quiet, and I promised I'd catch up with them later. The academy nurse, an elderly woman with white hair and a gentle nature, insisted I wait until Theodora is informed.

Hopefully now she’s here I can leave soon.

Sofia stands beside her. How many students receive personal visits by professors when they pass out? Not many. She runs her index finger along her lips as I explain what happened—the vision and how real everything seemed.

Not Jamie’s actions.

Concern crosses Theodora's face too, and their reassurances I’ll be fine don't help. We all know what happens to future-sighted witches, and this incident happened the day after I saved a life.

"Can I leave soon?" I ask. "I'm absolutely fine now."

"What month is it, Maeve?” asks Sofia.

"November," I say with a confused frown.

"Did you have class today?"

What is this? "Not yet. It's early afternoon. I have History of Magic with you later, Theodora."

Sofia nods at Theodora, who smiles hesitantly. "I'm glad that you're with us again."

"I only passed out."

"For approximately ten minutes, I hear. I'm concerned what triggered this fainting spell. I'd like to see you later to talk about what happened, when you lost connection to the present. I understand you were with Jamie." Sofia peers at me. "What were you doing together at the cottage?"

“Oh my!" Theodora claps her hands together. "Don't intrude into the poor girl's personal affairs while she's feeling unwell."

I fight the heat flooding my cheeks at their suggestion, but I’d rather they thought that than knew the truth.

Jamie is a whole other issue. I can’t say anything about the book, but I’ve made a pact with Amelia that if Jamie does one more thing with Blackwood magic, we’ll tell somebody. At least Amelia has the grimoire now, not Jamie.

"Maeve, this isn't confirmation you'll become like your aunt. Please don't think that." Sofia hands me a glass.

I take a sip of water. I'm tempted to feel that way but remind myself that I'm different. My aunt doesn't have the same powers as me.

But is that enough of a difference?

No. I refuse to hide from my powers any longer. I have to harness them and become who I should be. They don’t get to control me.

"This is only the first time," I say. "Besides, I knew instantly that I wasn’t in the present, but experiencing a more vivid look at the future than usual.”

A future where I kiss Andrei. Is that true?

"You begin tuition with Professor Whitlock tomorrow," says Theodora. "How about we focus on that and not random visions?"

I stare as she pats my hand. Everything is always simple and straightforward, according to Theodora.

“I don’t understand why Andrei said I needed to talk to you about Vincent,” I say.

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