Tangled

Chapter 233

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"Hogwash!"

Magister Orion's roar rushes through the space with such force

and volume that my foot slips off a stair coming down. Only Vanessa's quick reflexes in grabbing my arm and hauling me backward saves me from an undignified tumble down the stairs and whatever injuries that might have brought my way.

Marcus squeezes by me on the stairs, motioning for me to stay

back as we strain our ears to listen in.

There's someone else talking, a female voice that's unrecognizable to any of us, judging by the looks on everyone's faces.

"Balderdash. This is nothing more than an attempt to curb my

authority-"

The voice cuts Magister Orion off again, but I can't hear what she's

saying.

Marcus' brows lower into a fierce look that sends shivers down my

back, and Vanessa's jaw is tight enough to crack her teeth. Whatever they're hearing, it isn't good.

Magister Orion's voice continues to climb the decibel ladder.

"I refuse to be constrained by arbitrary regulations, Florice. Should you wish to summon me, do so with the proper backing. Your misuse of authority holds no sway here. This is a battle you cannot hope to win."

The argument between Magister Orion and Florice continues to

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is too long

plump cheeks and narrow lips. She's not even conventionally pretty, with a pinched look to her face that seems permanent, as though everyone around her is

every way.

looked

despite the lack of wrinkles

all, except

and level. It stings my ears to listen to

dripping with disdain as she maintains eye contact with me, "housing diseased animals

my spine, and into my head with a rush of heat. The way she looks at us,

her as my mother, even just for a

his wrist, a burst of orange energy surges towards Florice, shoving

is unacceptable!" she

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cracking. "You cannot-"

as the door slams shut

go now for relief,

look on

face a mix of frustration and

for allowing you to witness such a disgusting display," he says, his voice softer

best of

in my head, I realize, is Selene's

She's furious, too.

you trouble, Magister?"

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