SERIS walked beside Isla after the last bell rang, her school bag slung over her shoulder. She hadn’t said much all day. Her thoughts kept drifting to the Poison Witch’s words, and no matter how many times she told herself to focus, her wolf kept pacing inside her and was restless.
Isla nudged her gently. “You’re quiet today. Still thinking about what the other day in the forest?” she asked.
Everyone saw what happened in the forest.
Seris hesitated before answering. “…I just have a bad feeling. Like something’s coming.” Though there is really something coming.
They turned onto the quiet road leading to the gates of Aspire Academy, where the evening breeze was cool against their faces. The sun was dipping low, casting long shadows.
The car was already waiting for them outside the A
