Chapter IX part iii - The Ice Queen Cometh
Fifteen Minutes Later
Cari
“They’re sure taking their time,” I grumbled.
Sage and Gal had already gone through the portals ten minutes prior--though they had gone with my urging, they only left after I promised to cross over in five minutes. Jett was all who remained by my side, watching the far-off corridor for any sign of my guardians.
“Maybe one of them had to use the bathroom,” he suggested. “Or maybe they couldn’t find the right locker.”
I sighed. The second option was more likely since I had forgotten to tell Ax my locker number. “Well, it’s already been more than long enough. Why don’t you go on ahead?”
Jett frowned. “Are you sure? I can stay.”
“Nah, it’s cool. I’m about to leave anyway.”
He c****d an eyebrow. “Like you told Sage a
