Fractured by N.O Darling

Chapter 323

Chapter 3

** Harper's POV **

"Harper, would you like to come with me? Your lessons start today," a female voice whispers, startling me out of my thoughts.

I turn to see Sage standing beside my seat. How had she snuck up on me without my notice?

Other students turn in their seats to look at us and I feel a flush of embarrassment creep up from my chest to my cheeks.

Great...So much for trying to fit in as a regular student. I've just become the centre of everyone's attention.

I look at Archie, who smiles and gives me a nod of encouragement. "I'll catch up with you later," he whispers.

"As most of you will be aware, strong seer abilities are rare and for the first time in over thirty years, we have a student that potentially has the gift. To master this gift, she will need to practise. So this year two seers will read you. I expect you to be patient and treat Harper with respect as she perfects her skills," Deacon says to the room, and I cringe.

I can feel every eye on me and quiet gossiping assaults my ears as I follow Sage towards the front of the hall. I have never wished for the ground to open up and swallow me whole this much in my entire life. This is exactly what I didn't want to happen. I bet I'm as red as a tomato.

Sage leads me to a small room behind the stage and I feel as though I can finally breathe now I'm out of sight.

for this," I say as I

rare is always going to draw attention, but I promise, it gets easier. Some of your

smile and reaches

doing?" I ask, tempted to pull

I saw you search for your bonds earlier. Tell me,

I know them

tighter before closing her eyes. I watch in silence as her eyes flit behind her eyelids. When she opens them again, the blue has faded into a milky white, and even the black of her pupil has gone, replaced by a very pale grey. It's the most terrifying thing I have ever seen. I really hope that is now how I look when using the

her eyes until her normal eye

ask,

is the true sight. It is easy to see bond tethers when they are right in front of you, but to see them at a further distance, especially if that tether leads to someone

do I do

have a female friend that has joined the academy with you today? Someone you

joined the academy today, but none I feel especially comfortable around. The only person who comes to mind is Demi, she is one of Theo's nieces, and whilst we didn't attend the same school; we have spent a lot

"Demi Bell," I say.

for a moment. I will be right back," Sage nods

in here feels cool and calming and a small, high window

don't have to wait long before Sage returns with

as your first test subject," Demi says with a half laugh as she tucks her bright red locks behind her