His Despised Stray Is A Hidden Queen

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Starfall Academy. Thanks to a recommendation letter from Col

ed witch with sharp, pointed glasses. She peered at u

had prepared, which painted us as nobodi

our brother into Starfall's elite prep program? You people are just w

n, however, had no such restraint. "My sister is a thousand t

at! Since you are here, you will follow the rules and take the test! W

protective charm set by a senior wizard. Most seven-year-ol

h said, her voice full of malici

the complex magical matrix, and let out a bored sigh. With a single, dismissive wave of his hand, the "unbrea

her nose. "That is... impossible! That is a traceless di

ld wizard rushed in, grabbing Greyson by the shoulders. "Child, wh

is blunder, immediately apologized and announced he would tak

her face a comical swirl of gre

Greyson out of the department. It was getting late

familiar figure leaned against

ure-blood authority was just as potent. His ice-blue

gnetic hum. "We meet again. I heard about yo

oolly, meeting his gaze.

n us. "Mistveil Village is small. And I am quite interest

o cover your dinner to celebrate your brother's success. I

eyes lit up at the mention of the d

The ceiling above our table was enchanted to display a slowly r

d the finest dishes and kept Greyson entertained with a stead

d on my face, tracking every subtle movement I made. His gaze was heavy and deliberate. He watched the way I held my

ce was suddenly inches from mine. I could smell the crisp, dangerous scent of mint and ozone clinging to his clothes. H

Cristina," he murmured, his voice a low

ied calmly. I didn't lean back. I held my ground, m

finally sat back in his chair, a loo

re we parted, he stood by the carriage door, his hand resting right next to mine on the

rrell said softly, his eyes searching mine. "I am

th, Mr. Black," I said, a slight

at tonight, at the Black Manor, I was walking into a lio