For the first time ever, their usually loud, boisterous group moved in absolute silence toward the school grounds. There was no witty banter, or teasing shoves.
Nor Lila cracking inappropriate jokes to lighten the mood.
Just silence.
Unlike the other students, who were practically skidding forward with excitement, eager to witness the final initiation of the new members into their permanent packs and houses, Violet and her friends lagged behind.
Violet knew time was running out and had to tell them before it was too late. Stopping abruptly, she turned to face them, saying, "We can't be in the same house."
Ivy, Daisy, and Lila froze in place, blinking at her in disbelief.
"What?!"
And just like that, the three of them erupted in protest, their voices overlapping in an explosion of outrage.
"Where is this coming from?! I thought we had an agreement?!"Daisy demanded.
