Augustus

Augustus POV

I watched Elara from a distance, seeing her walk with her roommate to her math class. I was happy to see her okay after the news of her mother. She was growing way too fucking fast for any of us to be okay with.

“Hey, you alright?” Nova appeared with Manny at her side as they stepped out of the water portal. Her eyes followed mine in the direction I was staring, spotting Elara just as she entered the building. “How's she looking?”

“I mean, she looks okay. But looks can always be deceiving…or so we've learned.” I eyed Manny, throwing all the shade his way. I could still taste the bitter anger I felt when she turned into a sea witch for him. She was okay now, but it was still a struggle for her. Now, instead of just worrying about Elara joining the dark side, I had to do the same for Nova.

“Want me to check on her emotions?” Manny offered, ignoring my snide remark to appear helpful.

“Would you?”

“No, she's fine.”

Nova and I spoke at the same time, shifting our attention to o