"This is the reason why you should try to hide your eyes using shawls when you're outside or in the midst of strangers," Seth's voice continued to float through her ears. "Keep leaving it visible carelessly and you'll be killed by an insane hater on the streets." He paused for a while before speaking again. "I guess this is where Neville comes in as your guardian."
"Why..." She shook her head gently and looked up at Seth. "Why do I need to be guarded? Protected?"
"I don't know for now. My father might know...but I'm not sure he'll talk or say anything. He's been keeping to himself since Gemina's death. Hardly comes out of his room and hardly talks to anyone. He just makes snarky remarks sometimes...mostly at Gwen."
"I know why," she spoke softly, still looking up at him.
"You do?" He a
