Page 43 of Reformed (The Rift Wars #1)

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“Stella, wait.”

But she doesn’t wait. Not that I expected her to.

I’m lucky, but I’m not that lucky.

I wish I could answer her questions and tell her what she needs to know, but no one is granting my wishes.

“You failed, C-”

“Stop,” I interrupt sharply. “I didn’t fail. There’s still time to fix this.” I pull at my empty earlobe nervously, unable to take my eyes off the door Stella fled through.

The bane of my existence chuckles deeply and grabs my shoulder from behind. I don’t bother to turn around.

“All of that hard work, and for what? He’s got her. You’re too late.”

Don’t fret!

School is back in session on August 21st 2025.