The hallways of the academy were quieter than usual as I made my way through them, but I could still feel the hum of energy beneath the surface, like a storm gathering on the horizon.
My footsteps echoed against the polished stone floors, the sound bouncing off the walls and filling the empty space. I glanced over my shoulder, half-expecting to see a shadow slipping away just as I turned. There was nothing, but the uneasy feeling that something was off persisted.
Eileen was still resting in our room, and I'd made sure she was comfortable before heading out. She needed time to heal, and as much as I wanted to stay by her side, I knew that I couldn't ignore the gnawing feeling in my gut.
Something was happening, and I needed to find out what it was before it was too late. Thalira's threat still hung over us like a dark cloud, and I wasn't about to let her catch us unprepared.
