“A new student! How exciting!” exclaimed a girl with a Magique’s badge. She had chocolate skin and long dark hair held back from her face with red barrettes. She had high cheekbones and dark, almond-shaped eyes lined with thick, long eyelashes. “I’m Nadine Landry, head girl for the Magique’s faction.” She held her hand out, and Caroline shook it, grateful for a friendly greeting.

“I’m Caroline, uh…” she trailed off, suddenly unsure of herself. She spotted a guy ...