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.

I am cut out for this," I say as I wait for the

but I promise, it gets easier. Some of your peers may be jealous, and some

gives me a soft smile and reaches out to

ask, tempted to pull my hands from

saw you search for your bonds earlier. Tell me, how many bonds

I know them

watch in silence as her eyes flit behind her eyelids. When she opens them again, the blue has faded into a milky white,

blinks her eyes until her normal eye colouring

I ask, unable to keep

of you, but to see them at a further distance, especially if that tether leads to someone you have never met, you will need to delve deeper and

do I

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

I have a few friends that have 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

"Demi Bell," I say.

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

the small room. It is completely bare. There's no furniture or decoration and I wonder what its purpose is. The air in here feels cool and calming and a small, high window faintly lights the room. I can't hear anything outside

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