Lumi's mind raced as she crouched in the shadows, her heart pounding in her chest. Aurelian was standing just ahead, speaking with two students under the cover of night, and the implications of what she overheard were chilling. Erick's plan wasn't over—he had planted something deeper, something that would continue even while he was imprisoned.
The words echoed in her mind: "For Erick."
Lumi glanced at Cyana, who was crouched beside her, eyes focused and sharp. There was no hesitation in her gaze, only determination. They had to act, but rushing in without knowing the full extent of Aurelian's plan could be dangerous. If he had more allies within the academy, they were walking into a much bigger conspiracy than they had anticipated.
"What do we do?" June whispered, her usual energy subdued by the tension of the moment. Her orange tail flicked nervously behind her, but her eyes were wide with readiness.
