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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too long and

She's not even conventionally pretty, with a pinched look to her face that seems permanent, as though

every way.

always looked elegant.

woman is harried, old despite the lack of

Mom at all, except in her hair

shrill, despite being cold and level. It stings

Orion," she says, her voice dripping with disdain as she maintains eye contact with me, "housing diseased

spine, and into my head with a rush of heat. The way she looks at us, like we're something foul she's stepped in, makes me want to

saw her as my

energy surges towards Florice, shoving her towards the exit. She stumbles

unacceptable!" she protests, her

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cracking. "You cannot-"

as the door slams shut behind her,

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

look on

Orion turns to us, his face a mix of frustration and

you to witness such a disgusting display," he says, his voice softer now.

of

head, I realize, is Selene's

She's furious, too.

bring you trouble, Magister?"

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