Chapter 10: Choosing a Faction

“He appears to be in quite a hurry.” Caroline jumped and turned around to find Eloise standing where Aldrick had seconds before. Eloise turned and started walking down the corridor, not waiting to ensure Caroline followed. With a groan, Caroline hurried after her. They stopped outside her room, and she held her hand to the glass hand scanner set into the wall beside the door “You know, when I was thinking of returning to my room, it was alone,” she said dryly.

“Nevertheless, here we are,” Eloise replied, walking into the room. 

“Let me guess—you’ve been told to keep an eye on me. Make sure I don’t try and sneak off or something. My aunt works quickly, doesn’t she?” Caroline accused.

“In case you’ve forgotten, we were in the middle of your orientation before you were summoned. I’m simply picking up where we left off.”