Round 41 Transcript

I step closer to Silra, lowering my voice so only she can hear. "Jeane's offer is too good to be true—it is true because of what it costs." My eyes flick to Jeane, then back to Silra. "If you're set on learning magic, I'll help you find a mentor who doesn't require your soul in exchange. But not here, and not now."

Jeane's wings shifting behind her back—she doesn't like being challenged openly, especially by Halie, who's supposed to be on our side. But there's no mistaking that protective instinct. I appreciate the sentiment, but I can handle myself. I watch Hera watching me, and something about the way she stands too still makes my skin prickle. That girl is trouble waiting to happen if someone doesn't keep a leash on her curiosity. Or maybe that's exactly what she thinks I need—a good leashing.