My lips part in shock now. What!?
Rafe sits back in his chair, crossing his arms over his chest, glaring at the professor a little bit. And I realize that the professor is trying to get us to casually confess our mothers’ magical affinities, which we have long sworn to never do.
“Oh come on,” the professor says, looking around at all of us and laughing casually. “We’re going to have to learn how to trust each other a little more. After all, we’re going to be spending a great deal of time together. In the spirit of trust and full disclosure…how about a little demonstration.”
I look over at Rafe and Jesse, who look between each other and at me. Together, we nod.
“All right,” Rafe says, speaking for us and no bothering to consult with Jackson or the other boy, who I see scowling at the
