Chapter Three Dread fills my stomach as I take my seat in Ancient Charms, and I'm not sure why. Up until now, it's all been theory. I have nothing to worry about in this class. "You okay?" Ryan asks. Ah. Right. That's what I need to worry about in this class. "Mmhmm." "I know you've been avoiding me." "I saw you yesterday," I point out. It's not like I can forget the incident in the library. "Am I such a bad student that you didn't want to come back?" He sets my potions book on the desk next to me. "I saved this for you." "Thank you." A blush races to my cheeks. Oops. In my confusion over Caspian, I'd forgotten about my stuff. At least I left it with a friend. "Is this seat taken?" he asks, gesturing towards the one next to me. Huh. For some reason, he's already claimed it in my

