MAYA'S POV

Entering the pavilion, I pause and glance around. The place is already filled with students and recruits. I didn't know the academy had this many students. I glance toward the door, but more students are still rushing in. The force of the crowd pushes me back in.

At the center is a raised platform. Grandmistress Kylie stands there, draped in an ancient robe. Beside her are Dale, Simone, and one of the old witches who sat at my panel trial. At the far end of the pavilion, other ...