The silence that transpired within the three of us that sat on the table for lunch break was a stark contrast to the noise and chatter that flowed around us in the cafeteria. Cedric occasionally grinds his teeth. I tapped my fingers against the table, and Jack squirmed occasionally.
"I still can't believe that was Sylvian." I finally broke the silence, sipping from my drink. "And I still can't believe we almost got into a fight with him."
"We did get into a fight with him." Cedric's eyes narrowed. "What I can't believe is how he got the jump on me without me even detecting it. I've never seen someone move so quickly. Even the vampires we fought that night during the battle weren't that tough."
"That's why he is the leader of the coven." I sighed, rubbing my temples slowly. "And that's
