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CHAPTER 35
~Jade's POV~
The training hall felt different the moment we walked in. We had been asked to convene there to meet with the Principal regarding the Mock Trials.
The high ceiling loomed above us, banners of the five factions hanging from the beams, in their vivid colours under the crystal lights.
Rows of students filled the space, voices overlapping as everyone searched for their friends or allies. I found Isadora immediately, and relief loosened something tight in my chest as she waved me over.
Silver stood a few steps away, while Adrian was beside him. Silvie lingered near Vera, her arms crossed, with that same unreadable expression.
I inhaled deeply. Something was coming. I could feel it.
"Why does this feel like a trap?" Isadora whispered as we took our seats.
I let out a breath. "Because it probably is."
She shot me a look. "That's not comforting."
"I wasn't trying to be."
