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EIGHTY SIX

Author: Samuelade
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-08-06 18:08:38

CIARA’S POV

My phone buzzed against my ear, and I pressed it closer as we drove through the winding roads leading to the academy.

"Ciara, sweetheart, are you almost there?" Mom's voice came through crystal clear, that familiar note of worry threading through her words.

I glanced at Darragh, who was focused on the road ahead but listening. The academy's towers were just coming into view through the trees. "Yes, Mom. We should be there in about ten minutes."

"And everything is alright? You have everything you need?"

"Everything's fine," I said, shifting in my seat to get a better view of Darragh's profile. He caught me looking and smiled, that soft expression that always made my heart flutter. "You shouldn't worry about me too much. You should worry about yourself."

There was a pause on the other end, then Mom's gentle laugh. "No demon would hurt us, darling. You know that. Just have fun at the academy."

"I will." The words came out more confidently than I felt.

"Good. Call me when you'
Samuelade

I cannot wait to shoot a Chekhov's gun I loaded in chapter one 😈 #Vote#

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