Nova Academy by Natasha Campbell-Jones

Author:Natasha Campbell-Jones [Campbell-Jones, Natasha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-11-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 21

Adara

Something was wrong with Artemis. Something had happened that was making her act out by not doing anything at all. Once again, she had shut herself down, and that included attempting to negate our friendship.

But I wasn’t about to let that happen. No ma’am.

She was about to learn the hard way that she couldn’t get rid of me. But first, I needed to figure out the source of the problem. I knew without even having to try that she wouldn’t open up to me if I outright asked, but from how well the last confrontation with her went, I would have to bring the issue to her already uncovered.

And I knew just where to start.

Artemis had gone to bed without taking anything more than a buttered bread roll that evening, so I was free to corner whomever without risking her discovering my intentions before I could follow through. It wouldn’t stop me, but it would be easier if she didn’t fight me the whole time.

While a little mystery was nice, this was getting tedious, and I wasn’t always a patient woman. I was looking forward to the time where we could simply exist in one another’s lives without all this hullaballoo, but I was aware I’d have to work for it.

When Reece got up to use the toilet, I waited for him in the main bedroom, ready to pounce as soon as he exited. And I did. Once that door slid open, I grabbed his arm and yanked him into the bedroom, locking the door behind me.

Arty had chosen a bunk from the other room to avoid sharing, so we had the room to ourselves.

‘What the fuck?’ he exclaimed as he fumbled to get his feet back under him. Then he eyed me appraisingly. ‘You’re stronger than you look for such a tiny little thing.’

I ignored the backhanded compliment and headed straight in for the kill. ‘What’s wrong with Arty? What happened?’

He relaxed when he realised I wasn’t going to attack him again, but his shoulders slumped defeatedly at my line of questioning. ‘I don’t know. He was fine yesterday. At least as fine as he usually is. I thought we were slowly getting him to open up, but every time we take a step forward it’s like we take ten more back right after.’

‘Well, did anything unusual happen? Anything that stood out to you? Anything at all?’

His mouth started to form the word no, but then he hesitated. ‘Actually, yeah. Bromm.’

‘Bromm?’

He nodded once. ‘Bromm.’

I waited for him to continue, but he didn’t. ‘You’re gonna have to elaborate.’

‘He invited Arty to share the bed in here last night. Things were different in the morning, and I caught Bromm sending Arty these weird looks all day. Beyond that, I don’t know.’

I hummed. ‘Okay, thanks.’

‘That’s it?’ he asked.

‘For you, yes.’

I started to walk back out to the living room when his voice stopped me. ‘Hey, wait. Can you let me know what you find out? I’m worried about him, too.’

I softened at the genuine concern I felt from him.

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