CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR
Day 15:
Peter and Sarah stand in front of the door to his spells class. He eyes the other slaves standing along the walls. They don’t look up in his presence. Good. Putting his hands on Sarah’s shoulders, he applies gentle pressure, maneuvering her next to the door.
Sarah glances at the other slaves, some stealing glances at them, and chews the corner of her mouth. “I’ll be here when you return.” She flits her eyes up at him, returning them to the floor.
Peter lets out a quick huff, letting his words out louder than normal. “And you had better remain unharmed.” Standing tall, he makes a point to look both ways down the hall.
Sarah grins to herself, nodding once. “I will do my best.” She watches his feet as he enters and disappears into the classroom.
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