Ascend or Be Consumed
“Juno… I’ve been hearing your whispers. Who’s talking with you?”
I exhaled, letting the tension twine around my chest.
I had almost evaded her, but she was sharper than I gave her credit for.
“I… need to leave,” Willow said suddenly, stretching her arms. “Tomorrow’s another school day, and I have a presentation. I can’t miss it.”
I nodded, relief and panic twisting together. “Of course.”
She paused, then added casually, almost teasingly, “Also… you can see now, so use the veil and don't miss any of your classes. I will come and find you.”
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