ELARA POV
“WHISPERS IN THE NORTH WING”
“Yeah, maybe,” was her response, though the tone lacked confidence. “Still… be cautious around those two.”
I remained silent. Her parting coffee observation had more impact than she could have realized.
I sat at the edge of my bed .
“Lila…” I started choosing my words carefully .
Lila remains stationary in her seat. “Yeah?”
“I just remembered something.”
Her brows furrowed. “Go on.”
I rubbed my temples. “Yesterday… after class… when I passed Seraphine and Veronica. I think—” I hesitated, “—I think Seraphine blew something at me. From behind.”
Lila straightens, her eyes narrowing. “Blew something at you? Like what.”
“I don’t know. It was… weird. This tiny rush of air at the back of my neck. I thought maybe a breeze from the hallway, but
