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CHAPTER 14
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2026-11-06 19:10:04
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The witch caught between two rivals CHAPTER 14
ARIA The next morning, I woke up with one thought firmly planted in my head: I was not looking forward to going to class.It wasn't that I disliked learning. I actually enjoyed it, especially when I understood what I was reading. But after what had happened during the assembly, I wasn't exactly excited about spending another day surrounded by students who seemed convinced I was some kind of walking disaster.Lucy was already awake when I climbed out of bed. She was standing in front of the mirror, fixing her hair."Morning," she said, catching my reflection."Morning."She glanced at me. "You look thrilled.""That's because I can't wait to spend the day with people who think I'm going to destroy the school just by breathing."Lucy laughed. "Ignore them. They'll find something else to talk about eventually.""I hope so."We finished getting ready and headed out for our first class. History.I followed Lucy into the classroom, immediately noticing the way conversations seemed to quiet
The witch caught between two rivals CHAPTER 13
ARIA I struggled against the hand holding me, my heart racing as I tried to figure out who had grabbed me. When I finally turned around, I came face to face with Kael. I stumbled as he pulled me around the corner of the corridor, away from the dormitory door and into a darker stretch of hallway where the wall lights barely reached. My back hit the cold stone. He let go of my arm but stayed close, tall enough that I had to tilt my head up to see his face. Golden eyes caught what little light there was.I almost screamed.He quickly placed a finger against his lips."Keep your voice down," he whispered. "Curfew is already in effect. You want to explain why you’re wandering the halls after hours?”I stared at him, still trying to catch my breath."What is wrong with you?" I whispered angrily. "You can't just grab people like that!"He released my arm and took a step back."I needed to talk to you.""Then you could have called my name like a normal person.“ I snapped, breathing hard. "
The witch caught between two rivals CHAPTER 12
ARIA We found a wide fallen log behind the library, half-hidden by low bushes and far enough from the main paths that the floating lanterns didn’t reach. The three of us sat down, the wood cool and rough under our hands. Above us the sky was clear, thick with stars that looked sharper than any I had ever seen back home.The stars were unusually bright, scattered across the darkness like tiny lights. A cool breeze brushed against my face, and for the first time that day, I felt like I could breathe without worrying about what might happen next.Lucy stretched her legs out in front of her while Elena sat beside me. For a while, none of us spoke. We simply stared at the sky. Lucy was the first to break it. She leaned forward, elbows on her knees, and looked at me sideways."So," she began, turning towards me. "Can I ask you something?"I glanced at her. "Depends on the question.".“So,” she said. “Have you ever had any kind of power surge? Even a small one? Or is it just… nothing?”I s
The witch caught between two rivals CHAPTER 11
ARIA I was sure I'd heard a voice.It had been quiet, almost like a whisper, but there was no mistaking it. Someone had asked if I was okay. I slowly got up from the bed and looked around the room."Hello?"There was no answer.I checked behind the door. Empty. I pulled open the tiny wardrobe and pushed the few clothes aside. Nothing. I even crouched and looked under my own bed, heart hammering, half-expecting to see someone crouched in the shadows. Only dust and the edge of my worn bag.Nothing.Maybe I was imagining things. After everything that had happened in the assembly hall, it wouldn't have been surprising if my mind was playing tricks on me.Still, I wasn't convinced.The second bed—the one that was supposed to belong to a roommate—sat against the opposite wall. The sheets were still messy, pulled halfway off the mattress like whoever slept there had left in a hurry the day before and never come back. I dropped to my knees and peered underneath it, sweeping my hand through t
The witch caught between two rivals CHAPTER 10
ARIA Every single pair of eyes in the assembly hall turned toward me.The silence was so complete I could hear my own heartbeat in my ears. The eagle on my shoulder stayed perfectly still, its talons gripping the fabric of my blazer like it had no intention of leaving. Hundreds of students stared. Some looked confused. Some looked curious. A few already looked unsettled.Principal Seraphine’s voice cut through the quiet.“Miss Ashwood. Please come up to the podium.”My heart skipped.I glanced at the eagle, then towards the principal. There was no way I could pretend she wasn't talking to me."Me?" I asked, although I knew perfectly well that she was."Yes, Aria. Come forward."I took a careful step, afraid the bird might suddenly take off again. It remained on my shoulder as I made my way through the watching students towards the podium. I could hear whispers following me. When I finally reached the front, Seraphine gave me a small nod."Please introduce yourself to the school."I f
The witch caught between two rivals CHAPTER 9
ARIA Elena was still explaining something to me when the doors of the assembly hall opened.I barely paid attention at first, but then I noticed the change in her expression. She looked past my shoulder, sighed, and straightened. I followed her gaze.Kael had just entered. He walked into the hall with the kind of confidence that made people notice him without him having to say a word. His golden eyes moved across the gathering, scanning the students until they settled on me.My stomach tightened.He started walking in our direction."Oh, no," Elena muttered under her breath and stepped slightly in front of me, shoulders squared. It was a small movement, but clear enough. Kael noticed. His steps slowed. For a second I thought he would keep coming anyway. Instead he changed direction without a word and headed toward a group of guys near one of the pillars. He joined them easily, like nothing had happened."Was that really necessary?" I whispered.Elena glanced at me. "Trust me, it was.
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