Dale drove away with Lucian back in the coach and the hotel already burnt halfway down. They were heading straight back to the Academy, and Mrs. Amelia announced that they would be having a brief meeting with the Director immediately upon arrival.

The drive back was quiet, with everyone clearly exhausted. Most of the team were sleeping to regain their lost energy. But even though Zeda knew she was tired and needed rest, she couldn’t settle down. She was too excited about discovering her ...