Part 40

Miss Angela had already assigned us homework for our youth topic. Prince Augustus was in his private room at the moment, so I jumped at the opportunity to go to the locker. I took the box that Marco had given me that contained his artwork. "I made my promise, Marco, and now you may keep your vow by returning."

"Gemma!" Tal exclaimed as he dashed towards me. As he neared me, Tal was practically out of breath.

"Tal, why are you running? If the teacher sees you, you will undoubtedly be punished."

"T-that's not important," Tal said, gasping for air. "It's more important that we go to the music room," he dragged me along with him as we hurried toward the old building.

When we arrived at the music room, Felipe and the others looked like withered flowers, which sparked my curiosity even more. "What exactly is going on?" I asked, puzzled.

"You should explain what happened to Gemma. I have to return to my class." Miss Janna said.

We waited for Miss Janna to leave before asking me to sit c