Chapter 9

Alaric

“Oh. I’m a bit clumsy, I fell,” was all she said.

I can sense she is lying to me, but I will let it go for now. I turn to go to the desk when I hear her friend whisper to her.

“Why don’t you tell him the truth? Maybe he could help?”

“My parents would kill me if I said anything. No, no one can find out. Promise me Mands please. Otherwise you know I will have to deal with Marks punishment, and I don’t even wanna thing what cruel twisted forms he comes up with.”

“Fine.”

So I sit there trying to determine what exactly they could mean when it dawns on me, she’s being abused at home. I can feel Draco’s protectiveness through the bond and know I must do what I can to keep her safe. I just need proof. Yea because getting that will be super easy right.

“OK, class should start soon if you need to gather anything before then girls.” I announce, and th