Whispers in the Halls
Lila’s POV
The Academy had always buzzed and hummed with tiny little secrets waiting to be exposed, but lately the air felt sharper.. like every whisper down the hall carried a blade, ready to slice through.
And Elara was the name on everyone’s tongue.
I first heard it at breakfast. Two second-years leaned too close to each other over their porridge, pretending to speak softly but they made sure that half the hall could hear what they were saying.
“The girl.. Elara?” one whispered, eyes wide.
The other snorted, but there was unease in his tone. “And the strange occurrences? You think that was all a coincidence?”
“Kael’s been watching her every step as well. Protecting her. Why would he bother unless she’s dangerous?”
I froze mid-bite. My spoon clattered again
