Tangled

Chapter 233

Unshift 233

Unshift 233

233 Ava: Graceless Florice

"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

16:25

1/6

000

wrangle beep

growing angew. It by Sut admire how

to he main tom jl Hoonbooking fat

thany Bund an un

I hope they de

233 Ava: Graceless Florice

is too

with plump cheeks and narrow lips. She's not even conventionally pretty, with a pinched look to

every way.

always looked elegant.

harried, old despite the lack of wrinkles

at all, except in her

being cold and level. It stings my ears

as she maintains eye

looks at us, like we're something foul she's stepped in, makes me want to launch myself at her haughty face and claw her

her as my mother, even just for a

response is swift and shocking. With a flick of his wrist, a burst of orange energy surges towards Florice, shoving her towards the exit. She

unacceptable!" she protests, her

16:26

3/6

233 Ava: Graceless Florice

cracking. "You cannot-"

the

having nowhere to go now for relief, but there's a sick feeling of satisfaction as I think about

look on her

us, his face a

display,"

of our

head, I realize, is

She's furious, too.

we bring you trouble,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255