6
Lilacs
“They didn’t know,” Jacob said, still holding Emilia close, her head resting on his shoulder as they stared up into the snow-covered trees. “The students here, they didn’t know about the Pendragon or the Council falling.”
“I know.”
“Lee, the one who helped me get out here”―Jacob kissed Emilia’s forehead―“he said they cut off all communication. No skrying, nothing. Do you still have your mirror?”
Emilia found her coat on the grass and pulled the hand mirror out of her coat pocket. “But I can’t get Aunt Iz or the others. I warned Proteus about Stone.”
“Good.” Jacob took a deep breath, inhaling Emilia’s scent. Lilacs. Even in the middle of winter, lilacs. “I’m surprised Mrs. Dellard let you keep it.”
“I didn’t tell her I had it. And I think she’s scared of me anyway.” Emilia s
