As I made my way down the hallway, my mind still preoccupied with the unsettling encounter with Jennifer and the mysterious gift, I nearly jumped out of my skin when I heard a loud, unexpected “Boo!”
I whirled around to find Magnus standing behind me, a mischievous smirk on his face. His sudden appearance and playful scare were jarring, especially given the tense mood I was already in.
I had dealt with one elder brother. I wasn't ready to deal with another. As I looked at his face, he seemed to take delight in my startled reaction. “Wow, quite hostile, aren’t we?” he remarked, his smirk widening.
I steadied my breath, trying to mask my irritation. “Magnus, what do you want?”
He chuckled, clearly amused by my response. “Just thought I’d add a little excitement to your day. You seem a b
