“Hurry, we’ll be late!” I glared at Astrid dragging her feet when she should’ve been running like me. “Relax, it’s just another boring history class from Professor Gorm.” “Yes, but Flavia said we shouldn’t draw attention to ourselves. It’s business as usual.” My worries echoed through the wide halls of the Academy, which were emptier than usual. Students had to be hanging out in dormitories and different places now that the halls were patrolled. Astrid shrugged as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “Being late is my business as usual.” “Well, not for me.” I glared at her before taking off by myself. Just because we were working together and were part of the same group, did not mean I had to get another detention because of her. Especially not tonight. My shoes thudded on th

