Chapter 25

Elian kept quiet, but the smile on his face grew wider.

"What's the matter? Did the zoo forget to lock its gates and let the beasts out?" Miranda said calmly. She slowly turned her gaze towards them. "Do I know you well enough for you to criticize me?"

Her relaxed yet biting comeback left them momentarily stunned.

This wasn't the Miranda they used to know. The old Miranda would have just shrunk back, never daring to talk back.

But now, not only was she giving them a piece of her mind, she was fierce about it.

"What are you saying, Miranda? Don't go too far!" the girl who had spoken earlier snapped.

Miranda wondered, "Did you have something rotten for breakfast?"

It took them a moment to catch on - Miranda was calling them foul-mouthed.

the girl started, but her mouth suddenly

was as if she'd lost her voice entirely.

to you, Lily? Don't scare me

nearby napkin, acting as if nothing had happened. Meanwhile, Elian's eyes narrowed as he focused on the side of the girl's neck. There, almost invisible, was a fine

just casually flicked her hand, and that needle had flown

kind that affects

you! What did you do?" Keith shouted,

to

his eyes colder than earlier. Miranda

her earlier glared with fury, yet fear was evident. She opened her

speak now far outweighed her anger

foolishness. But if anyone dares to remind me of how foolish

I grew up on a farm, I know how to handle livestock. So don't bother being an eyesore in

that, Miranda snapped her

hurried over. "Miss, how can I

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