Chapter 35: The Council

It had been hours since Lucy had left Celeste. It seemed strange to return back to classes and pretend like things were normal. Sitting and listening to her professor talk about how vampires can mingle in the human world felt surreal compared to the dangers that she faced among just the vampires. 

When she had returned from the speakeasy with Celeste, she’d almost forgotten that their relationship was still a secret. Celeste tried to assure her that everything would be alright but back in reality it was harder to believe. 

“Where have you been?” Veronika had demanded as soon as Lucy came back into their dorm room. Lucy wasn’t sure what expression she had on her face but Veronika seemed to understand quickly. “I hope you two were careful. Who knows what spies the council has around.” The thought gave Lucy pause until she entered her first class with Noah. He, too, seemed to know exactly what Lucy had been doing in her absence.