Chapter 4

She scoffed, loud enough for the whole room to hear. "Please. I can handle way more than the two of you. What, are you going to hit me now? Go on, then. In front of everyone."

I didn't hesitate. The slap echoed like a thunderclap.

Beatrix let out a high-pitched shriek, clutching her cheek.

Before she could retaliate, Quilla grabbed my wrist and pulled me out of the classroom.

"Halcyon, don't waste your energy on her," she murmured. "It's not worth it. We're here to study. It'll ruin your future, too, if you take revenge on her."

I understood her…