Chapter 59

As though he sensed it,he reached out and took hold of my arms.

“I’ve got you,”he said softly,and I found myself leaning into him,craving his warmth.

“Why me?”I whispered,and when I turned my face up to his,there was a question mark in his expression.“Why show me this?”

“You are the newest kid in school.”Booth shrugged.“That means you don’t owe Celestria any loyalty,and I have the feeling you wouldn’t rat me out for showing you all of this.”

“Couldn’t you take it to Merrin?I mean,your mum?”I suggested,and Booth cringed.

“She already thinks that I’m a loose cannon.What would she think if I accused ourGrand Priestess of burying dead students in unblessed ground?”he pointed out,andI had to admit he had a point.

“Then what are we supposed to do?”I asked,and finally,I felt strong enough to stand on my own two feet again.I pulled away from him,barely catching the look of disappointment that swept across his face.