The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy
Why the hell…
A little knock comes at the door.
“Ariel, sweetheart?” It’s Pippa. “Are you okay?”
“Yes!” I call, my voice tight. “Um, just a minute.”
Panting, I turn back to the mirror and spit out the toothpaste, scowling when I realize that I’m still a prisoner, even if my magic somehow bizarrely works here. But, is that the only magic that works?
I take a deep breath, shifting my eyes to a towel rack against the wall and calling upon my gift of heat, willing them to burst into flames. I also pull on my mark, my connection to Luca, hoping desperately for any stir of wind, but…