4
Knowing the Dragons
It had been hours since Nurse Bracken had come back to look at Claire, mumbled a few spells, dripped a foul smelling liquid into Claire’s mouth, and completely ignored Emilia’s questions before disappearing back into her office, leaving Emilia alone again.
Emilia sat on the bed, alternating between staring down at Claire and trying to skry Aunt Iz, Molly, Larkin, and Dexter. But Claire didn’t move, and the surface of the mirror remained a reflection.
Finally, the door to the hall creaked open, and Maggie entered with another tray.
“Have you seen Mrs. Dellard?” Emilia asked, standing as Maggie approached.
“Dellard?” Maggie shook her head. “She’s been in her office all day. Didn’t even come to collect the boys you came here with.”
“What?” Emilia asked, her heart
