I knew Cain was really on to me when I heard Cassian was seen leaving his office with a sour look on his face. Gossip has a way of circulating in school especially when it's about the golden boy.

Cassian always had a frown on his face, but it turns sour, it means something is wrong. However I didn't have time to worry about it.

My phone buzzed in my pocket, a message from Lyra: Meet me in the ritual room. It's urgent.

My heart skipped, my hands cold as I hurried through the academy halls, ...