Chapter 24: A Meeting

The days that followed were tense. Rumors flew around campus, each worse than the last. Eyes flitted to Nora, and her hand. Word among the witches had traveled and they knew she was ascending as High Priestess of Elysium. Small nods of acknowledgment were innocuous enough. A few would stop, bow their heads, and let her pass.

"Isn't that The Mouse?" people whispered.

"I had no idea she was a witch."

Werewolves also gave her a large berth, keeping away from her as much as they could. Going so far as to avoid eye contact. A few of them, those that did look, shot her glances filled with disdain.

"Maybe you should go to the library tonight," Kai said, doing his best to stay close to her.

"I think you're right. Have you been able to get in contact with anyone?"

"No," he huffed. "Everyone's phones are turned off. Movement by the pack house has been minimal. The only thing that's happened is that the place is swarming with guards."

"Has Leah been spotted?" she asked.