Chapter 51

“Cassius. Speak.” Her tone was clipped, efficient, betraying no sign of surprise or hesitation, as if she had already anticipated he would come to her with something important.

Cassius hesitated for just a second before continuing, his gaze lingering on the students in the distance, each lost in their own focus or competition. “I’ve been watching the movements of certain students,” he began, his voice low, barely above a murmur, yet carrying weight. “The Fea, specifically Caelum, and some of the Ironclaw members - they’re working together.”

Ellara’s expression shifted imperceptibly, but her eyes darkened, a flicker of concern briefly crossing her features. She knew full well that the Fea were cunning, unpredictable, and with their ties to darker magic, always capable of making dangerous alliances.

“Go on,” she urged, though her face remained as impassive as ever. Her gaze now seemed to sharpen, the air around her thick with attention.

Cassius took a breath. He had learned over the yea