Alaric Storm didn't show up for class, but Griffin did—thank God—and, unfortunately, so did Roman. Ugh. Asher was still nowhere to be seen, and thanks to the Oracle's latest article, even Violet found herself speculating about his sudden disappearance.
However, one thing was certain: Asher Nightshade was not sulking over a heartbreak. The very thought of it was laughable. Asher, of all people? It was simply impossible.
Asher wasn't the type to be stopped by obstacles—he would destroy it. if anything, Violet feared what his absence truly meant. Only the gods knew what he was setting into motion in secret because she wanted no part in it.
Thankfully, Roman's queen, Elsie Lancaster, was absent, sparing Violet from having to endure her presence. But that didn't mean her little prince, Roman wasn't watching. Griffin too. Both of them stared at her to the point Violet had to force herself to pretend not to notice.
