Beauty Sleep - Chapter 42

Jo’s POV

Panic sets in as I watch Ora hurriedly rush down the stairs. My backpack was slung over her shoulder. “It’s too late. She’s here.” I told her as she neared the bottom of the stairs. Ora slowed to a stop.

Ora looks around at the students who are congregating nearby. I watch as tears fall from her eyes. The reality of the situation hit her. She sucks in her cheeks and nods her head as more tears fall from her eyes. “I’ll go with her.”

“Over my dead body,” I snapped. Jupiter howls in agreement with me.

“If she makes it to the academy. She could kill everyone here.” She waved her arms around. “I won’t have their blood on my hands. They’re innocent.” She says adamantly. I am about to protest.

“It’s not just Millicent,” Maria says from behind me.

I turned around to face her. “What do you mean?” I asked.

“Broady is with them.” She says his name like it’s supposed to mean something to me. I look at Carson for clarity. He may not show it on his face, but the sound coming