MOONVEIL ACADEMY, HEIRESS OF THE FORGOTTEN SOULS KINGDOM
Knocking the air out of her lungs.
The class clapped, cheering her on. But I knew Astrid was not done. As Zaria turned her back, Astrid threw the knife, its blade flashing through the air toward her. I bolted towards her, but before I could reach them, a chilling cold swept across the room, making the hair on my arms rise. Black smoke began to swirl around Zaria's outstretched hand, thickening until it formed into the shape of Shadow. The air seemed to flicker, and the room fell strangely silent as Shadow appeared between Zaria and the oncoming blade. With a hissing sound, Shadow blocked the knife midair, the blade vanishing in the dark mist. Instantly, the smoke coiled and solidified, the k