Page 45 of Wicked Chains (Serpentine Academy #2)

“Helena moved faster than we anticipated.”

“Yes. The confrontation accelerated everything. She was humiliated.”

“Humiliation is a powerful motivator. And now she has the Smith witch.”

“I am sorry, Mistress. I will not fail you again.”

The violet glow emanating from the scrying bowl dims. Ollie sits back, his narrow shoulders slumping. He rubs his eyes and then stands.

He will not fail. He will not disappoint Mistress again.