Page 34 of Spellbound
“You took over an hour to search the gardens.” He didn’t look convinced.
My stomach swirled. “He found some hidden corner and was reading.”
“Reading?”
“Yes. One of the history books you showed him.”
A smile crept on his face. “Good, well, I will be back then.”
“See you.”
I waved Naomi over once Maddox and Felix were gone. “Thanks for coming.”
She beamed. “Always.”
“You look so professional in your robes.”
She twirled them around herself. The red complemented her honey-brown eyes and black curls. “They’re new. The coven kind of rebranded. Felix’s idea.”
I laughed. “I bet.”
She giggled. “Where’s Viktor?”
“Getting dressed.”
She raised her eyebrows, and I rolled my eyes. “Not like that. He got dirty in the garden.”
She held her spell book to her chest, looking up as if lost in a dream. “I’m sure he did.”
I hit her arm lightly. “Stop.”
“How’s the spell coming along with the caster?”
I shrugged. “It’s not. They stopped it once Edmund and Dora left, due to security measures.”
“So no one can come in?”
“Nope. Once you’re done here, I won’t be able to see you for however long.”
“No.”
“Yes. It sucks.”
Her frown tugged at the corners until she grinned.
I shook my head. “What?”
She bit her lip. “I mean, at least you’ll get to spend all that alone time with Viktor. How long are Edmund and Dora gone for?”
“I’m not interested in spending time alone with him.”
“Liar.” She winked, then looked behind me. “Viktor, hi.”
He walked up beside me, leaned down, and hugged her. “What are you two talking about?”
“You.”
I flushed red. “She’s joking.”
