I finished eating and cleaned everything up, then took a nice bath.I prepared the tub with some hot water, filled it with what was left of the bath salts I had painstakingly bought, then lit incense and put on some music. It was the sound of a pop ballad that helped me clear my mind enough to think
SnowIt had been a full week since the rogue attack in the forest.Speculation was rife, and somehow, which I still didn't understand, I had not been part of the main narrative beyond being the one to report the situation, and I was grateful for that. However, there was non-stop talk of the fight Wi
She was like a whirlwind, but one of those capable of bringing out the best in people.When we arrived at the school, we saw the guards standing in strategic places."Do you think any of them will have families?" She asked seriously, and I looked at her without understanding what she meant."What do
Chapter 16WilliamIt had been an overwhelming few days.There was no better way to define all the madness that followed the rogue attack. I didn't know who, but I was sure it was one of the guardians who had spread the rumor of my confrontation with the rogues, which caused a furor to start in the
"But—""There are no 'buts' that matter. I'll make it clear to you right now: I don't want to be in a romantic relationship with anyone at school, and I'm not interested in changing the relationship I have with you, so the best thing we can do now is get into class because the second bell is going t
SnowHistory class was boring, although I knew the theory by heart because one of the jobs my father had before his death was to be a history teacher. The man was a scholar who loved to know a little bit about everything, mainly the history of things around us.My mother said he was a sweet nerd, bu
"Let me know then if any teachers bother you; I can help with the problem."He said it very seriously, and I nodded, then watched him walk away and go to the left side; however, I didn't realize Britney was watching me until I turned in the opposite direction. She had a frown on her face, but I igno
WilliamWe had practice at the end of the school day.Everyone was ready and elated for the upcoming game, so the coach was giving us some pointers in the locker room as we finished changing."Now that I see you all gathered here, I'm warning you all at once that I want no parties, no horseplay, and