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Raven
Despite the excitementthe night before, the practice trials were going on as planned.
I paced the locker room, waiting for my turn. Makayla and Violet had both already taken their turns, making my wait feel even longer.
"Hey little mage," Delores called.
I let out a sigh as I turned to face her. I wasn't in the mood today. "What?"
"You have a plan to get through this thing alive?" she asked.
"Same as you," I said. "Go through it and do my best."
"Right," she moved closer to me, "except for the fact that you saw it last night. I know you did. Zach may have mentioned it. You know, pillow talk."
My insides sized, then twisted until I felt like I was going to throw up. I couldn't stand the thought of Zach curled up with this bitch. "You're bluffing."
"Wanna try me?" she asked. "You do know what my magic does, right? I have the ability to get people to sing."
"You wouldn't," I said.
"Not if you give me something I can work with. Otherwise, you'll be confessing your sins to Coach Miller," she said with a grin.
I rolled my eyes. What did Zach see in her? And how was I ever going to look at him the same way again?
Really, all I wanted to do was claw her eyes out but that was irrational. I had zero claim on Zach. If anything, I should be thrilled that he was done flirting with me. Instead it felt like a punch in the gut.
"What do you have for me, little mage?" she asked.
"Fine," I said.
She leaned in so her ear was near my lips. "I'm waiting."
"There are two dragons out there," I said.
She pulled away, her eyes wide. "Are you serious?"
I nodded. "We nearly died. Did Zach fail to mention that part?"
Her brow furrowed. "He might have."
"Well, now you know."
"Raven Winters, it's your turn," Professor Halifax called from the doorway.
"Good luck," Delores said.
"You too," I said, calling it out on reflex. I kind of hoped the dragon swallowed her whole.
Professor Halifax closed the door behind me, and I stood next to her facing the gym. The scorch marks from last night were gone.
"I'm proud of you," Professor Halifax said.
I turned to look at her, confused. "I haven't done anything yet."
She smirked. "Last night you faced down a dragon and you didn't resort to your time magic. Do that again today. You can get through this while keeping yourself in check."
