Chapter 28: News of Ed
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"Now... do you want to go to the academy?"
His sudden question catches me off guard. And my eyes flutter open, blinking twice.
"I.. I have a choice?" I ask, my tone layered with curiosity.
"Well..." He sinks back into his chair, the serious edge in his voice drops; "Normally, you’re not supposed to have a choice. Even I didn’t. But you’re different Charles. I became a first circle at age 13, and I went to the academy. But you? You became a first circle at the age of 7!"
My back straightens as I narrow my eyes— staring at him with curiosity.
"So, that means you have a choice. You can choose not to enter the academy until you’re at least 13 years old. Or you can choose to go this year. Your choice. I’d already prepared for your admission and everything, but I can cancel it at any time." He shrugs. "After all, in the academy, all the first years there would be twice your age."
His signature heart-destroying smirk is present on his face.
Freak.
"I’m not going to the academy."
His brows curve up as his lips part; "That’s expected." He mutters. "I’ve always noticed something different about you. You, you aren’t like the others."