The last thing Fleur and I discussed was her frustration with the situation and her insistence that we meet first thing in the morning to go over everything. Since I had to get back to the office, I invited her to join me and booked her tickets as well. Determined not to be late, I packed my bags early in the morning, including the shoes Grandpa had given me, as he said they were mine now. With everything packed, I hurried downstairs, grabbing my bag and heading toward the bus station, when disaster struck.
Outside, right by the mansion’s door, a car was parked, and Magnus stood in the doorway, talking on his phone. I felt a pang of awkwardness as I approached, hoping to slip past him without interrupting his call. I offered him a brief nod as I moved by.
But as I tried to avoid causing
