The sense of calm that had settled over Oberon Academy after Aurelian's downfall didn't last long. Lumi knew it was only a matter of time before the next wave of trouble surfaced. As much as she wanted to believe that Erick's capture and Aurelian's arrest had put an end to their plans, a gnawing feeling deep in her chest told her otherwise.
And that feeling was confirmed sooner than she expected.
A few days after the academy's recognition ceremony, as Lumi and her friends settled back into their daily routines, whispers began to circulate through the halls. Whispers of strange happenings—magical disturbances that no one could quite explain. Objects disappearing, spells going wrong, and a growing unease among the students and faculty alike.
It wasn't long before the rumors reached Lumi.
She was walking through the courtyard on her way to a weapons class when June sprinted up to her, her orange ears twitching anxiously.
