Evaline:
I hadn't even finished half of my sandwich when a shadow loomed over the table. I looked up to see a second-year boy, taller than most I'd seen, holding a sealed scroll in one hand. His expression was unreadable as he dropped it beside my tray.
"For you," he said simply and walked off before I could ask anything.
Mallory leaned over immediately, her brows knitting together. "That's an official scroll."
I already knew what it was. My heart had been pounding before I even touched it. With a deep breath, I broke the wax seal and unrolled the parchment. The elegant script confirmed my suspicion:
You are requested to meet Professor Kieran in his office during lunch break. This is regarding the privilege reward associated with your position at the top of the applicant list. Attendance is mandatory.
The words danced for a second in my vision as nausea curled in my gut.
Kyros looked up from his tray, his eyes narrowing. "You okay?"
