Alexa inhaled deeply as she walked toward the hallway. She noticed that most of the older students were covering their mouths with some sort of black mask.

Ascendant Coven.

Her mother had taught her about the seven Coven Houses and their symbols, but she only remembered a couple of them. This was one.

When she reached the entrance of the wide door, she immediately saw Hawthorne standing on an elevated staircase.

He was grinning, and she smiled back. On their date, he ...