The Gathering Storm

The heavy, reinforced tires of Kaelen’s armored luxury sedan gripped the asphalt, coming to a smooth but abrupt halt directly in front of the academy’s main administrative building. A heartbeat later, Lydia’s sleek sports car pulled in right behind it, the engine purring loudly before she killed the ignition.

Stepping out into the harsh afternoon sun, Lydia adjusted her designer sunglasses, her g