**Cahaya (POV) ** [Kaarmanet, Academy] The moment everyone realized the reality of the situation as eerie silence took over the room. There was nothing that could be said to excuse giving away your child to a bunch of torturous monsters. A few minutes later, uncle Brant asked us to leave for breakfast and regroup after the announcement of classes being canceled was made. We silently dispersed, each of us taking the time we need to come to terms with the cruelty of the world outside. I reached my room in no time as I teleported, while Beasty, Sky, and Dela were already cuddled resting after a tiring day and night the day before. Tani wasn’t here, as I’d sent her to tour the four kingdom shores to get information from other mystical creatures about any suspicious activities. At this p

