All Chapters of A Mix Of Two Worlds : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The clink of chains echoed in the dungeon as Professor Blackthorn unlocked my restraints. My wrists throbbed where the iron had bitten into them, and every muscle in my body screamed in protest as I straightened.“You’ll be returning to your classes,” Blackthorn said, his voice flat and devoid of sympathy. “The Headmistress and I believe it’s important to maintain normalcy.”I nodded stiffly, my throat dry and raw. “And what’s the catch?” I rasped.Blackthorn’s lips twitched into the faintest semblance of a smirk, but it didn’t reach his eyes. “The catch is that every step you take will be under scrutiny. You’ve drawn too much attention, and the last thing we need is for you to spiral again. Consider this... probation.”I glanced at the enchanted markings on the walls, their faint glow reminding me of the hours I’d spent raging against them, trying to fight the wolf within. “What if it happens again?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.“Then it won’t be up to me or the Headmist

The day had passed without much excitement, though the atmosphere at school was electric, with something lingering in the air that I couldn’t quite place. It was as though everyone was waiting for something. For what, I had no idea.After my last class, I met up with William outside the main hall, and together we made our way toward the dining hall. The school was buzzing with activity as students made their way to the evening meal. There was something about the crisp, cool air in the courtyard that made everything feel fresh and new, as if the air itself were brimming with possibility.We made our way through the crowded hallways, avoiding the usual cluster of students who liked to linger in the corridors after class. As we entered the dining hall, the familiar hum of conversation filled the room. The tables were already packed with students, all of us separated by year but gathered under one roof for the evening meal.At our table, William slid into his seat across from Kira, and I

Dinner had ended, and the usual chatter filled the dining hall. But tonight, there was an undercurrent of excitement that buzzed just beneath the surface, no doubt due to the announcement made by the sisters earlier. The Winter Trials were on the horizon, and everyone seemed to have an opinion on them, from the newest student to the most seasoned veteran.Sean sat at the table, listening to the laughter of his friends, but his thoughts were elsewhere. The sound of cutlery clinking against plates seemed distant, muffled by the excitement that now gripped the school. He knew little about the trials themselves, but he had heard enough rumors to get the gist tough, dangerous, but also a prestigious opportunity for those brave enough to test their skills.“I’m heading back to the tower,” he said with a stretch, pushing his chair back from the table. “You guys coming?”William nodded, but Kira, Sara, and Alex were all still talking about something, probably the trials. With a casual wave,

The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows across the academy grounds as Alex and William walked side by side, the sound of their shoes tapping against the stone pathway.“So, you ever think about home?” William asked casually, tossing a glance toward his friend. “Like, what it was like before all of this? Before you got pulled into the whole magic and academy life?”Alex’s expression shifted, just a flicker of something behind his eyes. He paused for a moment, then shrugged, trying to act like the question wasn’t as loaded as it felt.“Home?” Alex repeated, rubbing the back of his neck. “I mean, yeah. I guess. It was just… normal, you know? I had my mom, my friends. Nothing crazy. Pretty boring, actually.” He laughed lightly, though the sound was hollow, lacking the usual warmth.“Normal sounds good,” William said with a grin, trying to lighten the mood. “What about your friends? You miss ‘em?”“Yeah, I do. Kinda hard not to, right?” Alex gave him a weak smile, though his mind

Leaving the headmistress’s office, I felt more frustrated than ever. Her cryptic response about my mother and Jason left me with more questions than answers. It was as if she enjoyed the mystery, her sharp smile giving nothing away.As I walked down the corridor, I clenched my fists, my mind a whirlwind of possibilities and fears. Where was she? Why wouldn’t anyone just give me the truth?I barely noticed where I was going, my footsteps echoing in the quiet hallway. The stone walls seemed colder than usual, the dim light from the chandeliers above casting eerie shadows that moved like restless spirits. Lost in thought, I almost missed the commotion ahead.Raised voices filtered through the otherwise silent hall, growing louder with each step. Turning a corner, I stopped dead in my tracks, the scene before me pulling me out of my head entirely.A crowd of students had gathered in a loose circle around two upper classmen standing in the middle of the hallway. Their postures were tense,