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

if she'd lost her

to you, Lily? Don't scare me like

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 silver needle. You wouldn't

flicked her hand, and that needle had

the kind that affects wild

What did you do?" Keith

Miranda turned to

Miranda stood up

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

fear of being unable to speak now far outweighed her anger towards Miranda.

former crush on Theo was my own foolishness. But if anyone dares to remind me of how foolish I was back then again, you'll end up just

a farm, I know how to

Miranda

hurried over. "Miss,

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