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

every way.

looked elegant.

woman is harried, old despite the lack

at all, except in her

shrill, despite being cold and level. It stings my

she says, her voice dripping with disdain as she maintains

churns, and fury bursts from my belly, up my 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 launch myself at her haughty face and claw

it's because I saw her as

a flick of his wrist, a burst of orange energy surges towards Florice, shoving her towards the exit. She stumbles and nearly falls to

unacceptable!" she protests, her composure

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cracking. "You cannot-"

words are cut off as the door slams shut behind her,

nowhere to go now for relief, but there's a sick feeling of

on

face a mix of frustration

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

best of

head, I

She's furious, too.

you

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