"He told us to take him to you." Shelly said
Walker leaned on a desk, his hands crossed as he observed them all with cold eyes.
Xavier was lying on a bed close behind him.
Fina, Zora and Shelly stood at a distance in front of him.
"He said not to tell anyone" Shelly said again.
Mr Walker cold gaze landed on Fina's.
"Clark" He said
Fina couldn't look at him.
"He wanted you to take care of him. He said he felt death worse. And not to tell anyone" Fina said
Mr Walker shut his eyes and opened them in frustration.
"How old are you?" Walker asked
Fina glanced at him.
"Seventeen" She replied
"Start from the beginning" Walker said
"I saved you from Zedler's cat so you better start talking"
"We… we were having suspicions that Tyrell Swift was behind Xavier Starr sickness" Fina said
"Is that all?"
Fina looked at him.
"You do not looked surprised" She asked
"Why would I believe something I don't believe?" Walker asked "Xavier has been friends with Tyrell for a long time. Do you think I'm actually going to fall for that?" Mr Walker asked
"Xavier told us. He told us about his suspicions. Just because Tyrell is one of your best students doesn't mean he can't act bad or worse" Fina said in anger.
"You don't doubt him either but you wanted to blame this on anyone. You are angry because you care for him. You trusted him" Walker said coldly.
Fina's mouth opened and closed.
"We brought Xavier to you as requested so we'll leave. His safety is in your hands now" Shelly said "Let's go"
"Why did he want me to hide him?" Mr Walker asked
Shelly shrugged.
"You should ask him when he wakes up. Perhaps you might believe him" Fina said
******
"I'm certain most of you are surprised but this have been Elfina's custom for a long time. The Queen has requested that we begin the tradition again. It's time" Mrs Knight said "Here with me is Valérie. She's a Guardian. Show her great respect"
The whole students rose and bowed.
The dining hall was extremely big with huge chandeliers and bright colors. Each house sat at their table while the teachers were to dine together at the high table.
"I hope you are all doing well?" Valérie asked
Valérie have short brown hair and dark blue eyes. She have the aura of someone extremely important. The aura of a Guardian.
She was dressed in a white shirt tucked in a black suit pant with pink trench coat and white killer heels.
"Yes" The students echoed through the hall and took their seat.
"I want to thank the Queen for her gifts" Mrs Knight said
Valérie smiled.
"It's nothing" She said "Shall we?"
"Let's dine" Mr Wright said in a bored tone.
Since all Capricorns were sitting together with their seniors, it's hard not to be noticed.
And Fina was sitting close to them. Almost face to face.
Valérie attention was directed to their table.
"What happened to your cheek?"
Nancy Miller.
Fina reached for the raw shrimp in front of her with a chopstick and took a very small bite.
"For someone smart, you sure knows how to get in trouble" Nancy said
Fina looked up and her gaze shifted to Walker.
Valérie glanced at Walker watching Fina. She never missed anything.
She had put a nude plaster on the wound. No need showing the whole world she got scratched by Zedler's horrible cat.
"I'm certain, Miller, when my mother had me, she didn't told me I'd a twin which I'd to explain the details of my life to everyday. And there's what we call manners when eating. Learn it" Fina said and went back to her food.
"Where's Xavier? I can't see him" Bridget asked Bryce Parker in a whisper.
Zo choked on her water.
"It went down the wrong pipe" She excused.
Nancy glared at Fina.
"You're sure you didn't get hurt while doing something dishonorable?" Nancy asked
"Like?" Fina asked with a questioning brow.
Nancy smirked.
"Like finding people's secret. Isn't that what you do best?"
Fina touched her forehead and looked at Walker again, as if he was the root of her torture.
She turned to Nancy Miller.
"I get it. You love me. You can't live or imagine life without me. Can we eat now, honey?" Fina said sweetly.
Kit choked on his noodles.
Nancy Miller opened and closed her mouth like a fish.
Fina winked at her.
"You're welcome" She said
Fina couldn't wait to be told twice when Mrs Knight dismissed them all after dinner.
She made her way to the hospital at once.
"Wait"
She halted and turned to see Valérie behind her.
Fina bowed deeply, looking confused as Valérie moved closer to her.
"You are Fina Clark, right?"
Fina nodded.
"I'm right." Valérie said, examining her.
She brought something out of her pink coat and held it to her.
"I was told to give you this" Valérie said
Fina eyes fell on the small leather book Valérie was holding.
She reached carefully for it and looked up at Valérie who was watching her with an unreadable expression.
"The Queen" Valérie said as if that explained everything.
Valérie eyes moved past her and Fina turned to see what caught her attention.
Bryce Parker was standing behind them at a distance.
"How lovely. Two Capricorn students. I do love Capricorns. They are very special" Valérie said "Keep it safe"
She said and walked away without even a backward glance. Her pink trench coat swaying as she walked, her white pumps clacking on the floor.
Fina turned to see Bryce still staring at where Valérie just exited until his gaze slowly met hers.