The Vesperis File

POV: Evangeline

I pushed open the final hidden door and slipped into the dim, silent expanse of the headmaster’s office. The heavy scent of ancient parchment and melting wax hit my senses. I held my breath, scanning the shadows before turning back to the narrow passage. My friends waited just beyond the threshold.

I waved them inside. Nova, Maya, and Chloe spilled into the room, their chests hea