Witches Be Crazy (Not Your Basic Witch Book 3) by A.J. Macey & Jarica James

Author:A.J. Macey & Jarica James [Macey, A.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-08T16:00:00+00:00

December 5th

Thursday Night

Torryn

Everyone was laughing and enjoying themselves, including Aris, as dinner passed quickly in a haze of delicious food and joyful talking. Instead of getting up after finishing and moving to the dorms or somewhere else on campus, everyone continued to joke and chat, but I was slowly growing more and more distant, wanting to get away for a little while. So, after another ten minutes, I gave Aris a quick kiss on the head and started for my office.

The walk was quiet since the day was over, the only sound reaching my ears was my shoes on the stone flooring. Turning down a couple halls, I reached my old classroom. Stepping into where I used to teach was odd. I hadn’t been here since returning, choosing to go to my room in the faculty dormitory first. It was empty and quiet as if nothing had changed since we’d left… but everything had. Not knowing if I would ever teach in this room again or even be able to return once we left, a heartbreaking sense of loss filled me.

Swallowing the lump in my throat, I crossed the room to the office door that was still spelled shut. It only took a moment to press my hands against the wood, letting my ward recognize me before murmuring the counterspell. As soon as the barrier was down, I turned the knob and stepped inside.

The welcoming scent of books and papers greeted me, and I took in a deep breath, letting the smell wash over me. It wasn’t until we’d had to leave, with no idea of when or if we’d ever return, I’d truly appreciated the comfort my office brought me. I loved teaching at Aether, but having this quiet space where I could unwind was important. I loved my job, but it could be tiring at times, and sharing communal spaces in the teacher’s apartments meant it wasn’t truly my space.

Walking further in, I spelled the fire to start, wanting its calming blue glow. I had just started the flame when I heard the classroom door open.

“Tor? You in here?” Aris called out, her voice hesitant.

“In my office,” I told her, looking out the still-open door. When she spotted me, she perked up, a bright grin spreading across her face. Despite her undeniably beautiful smile, I couldn’t seem to drum up much enthusiasm. “Hey, Gorgeous,” I murmured, pressing my lips to hers when she reached me. Stepping into the office after our kiss, I closed the door behind us quietly.

“What’s wrong?” she asked, picking up on my solemn mood.

“Just... missing here, I guess. It’s only been a few weeks, but it feels like a lifetime.”

“Yeah, that’s how I’ve been, too,” she murmured softly, her silvery eyes trailing over my face. Soft, warm palms cupped my jaw, her fingers stroking my cheeks. “I’m sorry about everything—”

“Don’t apologize, Gorgeous,” I cut her off. “I wouldn’t change anything… except maybe punching Tallis earlier than I did.”

“I know it isn’t my fault, but you all had lives before me, and since I showed up, everything’s been kind of thrown to the wind.

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