Ruby's Trials: Ironwood Academy Complete Series Box Set by Morgan Casey

Author:Morgan , Casey [Morgan , Casey ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-01-05T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Eventually, Archer and I stood outside of the headmaster’s office. I looked up at the red door with fear and anticipation. I really did not want to go inside. Archer must have sensed something because his grip on my hand tightened. He leaned forward and knocked a few times on the door.

“You may come in,” Headmaster Thorn’s voice called.

Archer turned to look at me. He smiled and let go of my hand in order to open the door for me. We walked in together, strolled right past all the bookshelves, and up to the large wooden desk.

Headmaster Thorn looked up from his work and placed his book down. When he saw me, he looked disappointed. However, the moment that he saw Archer, his attitude seemed to change dramatically. He even smiled. The sight made me shiver in disgust.

“Mr. Dawn,” Thorn spoke, “What can I help you with?”

“I want to perform a séance,” Archer responded.

“A séance? What for?”

“To contact a soul that has passed on, one by the name of Andrew Birch.”

Frowning, Thorn glanced at me. “Interesting. Will this help progress your academic pursuits?”

“Yes, sir. It will.”

“Then I see no issue with it. Do what you need to do.”

I watched in awe as the two continued to speak about supplies and how the spell would go. I was not only shocked because we got permission so easily, but also because of the way that Headmaster Thorn was treating Archer. Compared to how he treated me, Thorn was a completely different person. It was almost creepy. He was smiling, engaging in equal conversation, and he even chuckled. I almost felt like vomiting.

In the midst of my thoughts, Archer placed a hand on my shoulder. “Then we’ll leave you to your work, sir, and begin preparations,” he said.

The two of us turned to leave when Headmaster Thorn called out, “Ah, wait. One more thing.”

We both stopped and turned to face him. I knew that there would be a catch, nothing could just be easy.

Headmaster Thorn continued, “Once you have perfected the séance spell, I want you two to perform it for the entire school.”

“The entire school?” Archer asked.

“Yes, it will be an educational experience. You can do it right before Professors Goldwin and Bigsby present on the magic freezer.”

“That’s Friday night!” I protested. “That’s really soon.”

My original plan was to let Archer do all the speaking and just wait until we left the office to vent my frustration, but at this point, I was too angry. This felt like another trial, another way for Thorn to try and get me out of Ironwood. As if my life being on the line wasn’t enough stress, the cruel headmaster just had to pull this on me. I had proven my worth multiple times and more than demonstrated that I deserved to be at this school. I didn’t need to do that again.

“Is this another trial?” I asked furiously.

Headmaster Thorn looked pleased with my question. “Is that what you believe, Ms.Thrushmoor?”

Childishly, I stomped my heel and balled my hands into fists.

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