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“I had no idea,” she said. “I assumed you just pulled strings with the Obscuras to get in here.”
“They’re paying my tuition,” I blurted out, though I wasn’t sure why I said it. “My parents were killed by the time thief that tried to kill me and I guess my mom and Ms. Obscura were friends. So there’s that.”
“Okay, back up,” she said. “So the time thief was after you but she offed your parents first?”
I nodded. “Apparently she wanted more time magic and since that’s my hidden talent, she came after me.”
“So you didn’t just make all this up to get on the Obsucra family’s good side?” she asked.
My brows pulled together as I studied her expression. She looked like she was serious. “Why would I do that?”
“Just something I heard,” she said.
“Well, then,” I said. It suddenly made more sense as to why she hated me. “I don’t know where you’re getting your gossip, but they suck.”
She laughed. “Yeah, maybe.”
The door opened and we both turned to see Dr. Green standing in the doorway. He was frowning down at us. “Delores, back to your classes. Raven, we need to talk.”
Delores didn’t need to be told twice. She was on her feet and out the door without even saying goodbye. I wasn’t sure, but something told me I’d see less issue from her from now on. Assuming I survived my next encounter with the fae.
Dr. Green stood in the doorway, as if he didn’t want to enter the room. I didn’t blame him. I could feel it muting my magic. It reminded me a little of what it was like in the dark room of the library. No magic at all with whatever that fae had done.
“I know you heard about Violet,” Dr. Green said.
“How is she?” I asked.
“She’s going to make it,” he said. “But that’s not why I bring it up.”
I waited, wondering if he’d seen the attacker. Maybe this was good news. Maybe he’d caught the fae who attacked her.
“I have to ask you, do you know anything about her attack?” he stared at me, unblinking.
I tensed, unsure of what to say. I wasn’t prepared for this. This morning, I was set on telling him everything and now that I have the chance, I can’t. I know that Violet was a warning. If I tell him, someone else is going to be hurt. Because I can’t give the fae the book so I have to buy myself some time.
“I have no idea,” I said.
His face fell a little, disappointment showing in his expression. It broke my heart. I’d come to trust and respect Dr. Green and I hated that I couldn’t be honest with him.
“Very well,” he said. “Go back to class. No more fighting.”
I nodded. “Thank you, sir.”
He stepped away from the doorway and waited in the hall. I walked past him and without looking back, headed away from him. I needed to figure out something fast before anyone else got hurt. Only this time, I was going to have to do it alone.
