Chapter 31A cluster of dark, cauliflower-shaped clouds swallowed up the last sliver of the blue sky and hid the golden sun. The air felt thick and humid.
Taisia and Riley walked out into the field for Eylox practice. Before the other students joined them outside, Riley quickly filled her in on the conversation she overheard in Natalie's office.
“I can't believe Natalie knows our true identities!” Taisia cried out.
“I bet everyone in that household knows that!” Riley added. “I wouldn't be surprised if this school was a cover-up for some sort of a secret government agency. Mendela probably knows the truth as well. Why do you think she hasn't kicked us out yet? She's not allowed to.”
“Do you think they're going to kill us?”
Riley shook her head. “No. They could have done that when we wer
