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CHAPTER 112
~Valerie's POV~
There it was again. That feeling.
He knew, not everything, but something.
He turned back to the board like nothing had happened, continuing the lecture as if the whole room hadn't just shifted.
I sat back slowly, trying to focus on his words, but my mind was already racing ahead.
Professor Anderlyn wasn't just a teacher, he was either a piece of the puzzle… Or the one hiding the box it came in.
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I didn't expect the library to be this quiet at dusk.
Even with the enchantments filtering sound at the archways, there was usually a hum—a whisper of turning pages, the soft creak of chairs. But tonight, it was like the entire building held its breath.
I pushed the door open slowly and stepped inside.
I hadn't come here to read. I came for answers. More specifically, answers from Professor Anderlyn.
