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Aurora already knew about Bree's existence, even before Evelyn had come along, though they couldn't be said to be familiar with each other.
As one of the most talented students they'd had so far, the girl had managed to reach the level of almost a senior professor before entering her twenties! Even if she had left the academy at that time, Aurora had been hopeful that the girl would one day return and join them as a pillar. After all, few had that kind of potential, and fewer still whom she liked.
Among the academy staff, though, Bree's name was more controversial. Her name had once been a matter of pride, but eventually, few people spoke of it. It wasn't that she did something unforgivable, or that they hated her, but not everyone could bear the embarrassment.
