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‘Sylvan said it! He actually said it!’ Layla’s breath hitched as she gaped at him. ‘That means he’s a…’

“You’re a—”

“Shh! We’ll talk later at the end of class.” Sylvan said, nudging his head to the other students. “Let’s focus on class first.”

‘Oh, that’s right. I can’t say anything here. I could get us in trouble.’ She pressed her lips together and nodded.

Her mouth itched, wanting to blurt out all the questions she had for him, and it took her all of her willpower to keep them shut.

‘Sylvan is an elite student but also a spy for the rebel. How? HOW?!’

~

“Ok, now spill.” Layla blurted as she slammed her room door shut and stared at Sylvan. Classes were finally over for the day, and she was ready to explode with questions.

“I wish they had given me a dorm like this. Cut off from the rest of the world and surrounded by nature. It’s perfect.” Sylvan wished, ogling at the interior of her room and wearing a soft smile.

“Come on, Sylvan. No stalling. Tell me the truth.” She complained as s