“How did you…” I stutter, trying to block him from entering, but he pushes past my arm and walks in anyway.
“I’ve told you before, Avery, you can’t run from a wizard.” He replies quietly, his eyes softening when he sees Ben.
“Father has people everywhere; the receptionist ratted you out.” My heart beats wildly in my chest.
I knew she looked suspicious. No good receptionist would’ve let us get a room without some form of ID.
Everest found us. We were only gone for a day, but now he’ll kill me. Was there even any point in leaving in the first place?
“It was naïve of you to run. Now Father wants you gone more than anything.” He adds, lowering his head and swallowing.
“I had to try to leave. I told you what I saw; surely you can’t seriously just ignore that?” I reply, in a yell-whisper
