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"Now we're going to formally introduce you to the family," Azrikam said.
"And what does that involve?" I asked. "And before I agree to it…"
"What do you want now?" Azrikam asked.
"Like… I have a friend, and her family is against her studying. I want you to understand, I will only stop studying after they kick me out. I intend to finish the Academy if they allow me."
"Why would they kick you out?" Azrikam asked.
"Because I'm failing at Practical Magic. And Magical Energy, too," I replied.
"We'll fix that," he said, looking at me with a severe expression. "And you will finish the Academy. The Morads always finish what they start."
"And I would like to have a job. Right now, I agreed to be a nanny with the Kaffales. I signed a contract. I made a promise. I will keep working for the
