Page 255 of Blood & Betrayals

The headmaster scowls at her, obviously unhappy with the question. “It can only be destroyed by a god. Like most items in my vault.”

I glance at Alice, wondering if she’ll ever crack a textbook.

Alice rolls her eyes at me, and the headmaster rubs his jaw again. “I’ve moved my vault again, but the Helm is missing.”

“I’m assuming you’ve tried a tracking rune? What about an old fae rune to return a missing object to its owner?” I ask, the rune coming together in my mind’s eye.

He raises a brow and chuckles. “I see you’re coming for Mister Morningstar’s title of best student. But yes, I have tried everything.” He pins me with his piercing gaze. “There’s something else. The King of the Fae has reached out.”

I stiffen. I have heard stories of the tyrant fae king, and none of them are good.

“Eli was a noble. He’s coming to collect him. I recommend you are not on campus when he arrives.”

“Why?” I asked, confused.

“He is volatile and jealous. Given your… differences from other fae, I do not think it wise to allow him the chance to notice you.”

Well, when he put it like that, and with what I know of the king, I have to agree. “I can see about going to Eden or Drãculea for the day.”

“He is coming tomorrow. I understand it is short notice.”

I look at Alice. “Al, is there a place we can go tomorrow with the guys? I don’t want any of you here.”

Alice nods. “We can take them to Drãculea for the day. It’ll be fun.”

I grab my phone and open my messages with Connor.

Summer

Fun day out to Drãculea tomorrow! Tell your brothers to be ready by 7.30.

Connor

Drãculea?

Summer

Yes. Change of scenery.

Connor

Babe, what’s going on?

Summer

I want a day out, Con. And I want everyone there. Please?

I immediately feel guilty for snapping at him, but I need to know everyone is safe for the day.

Connor

Okay. I’ll get them together.

Summer

Thank you.

I exhale. “Okay, all sorted for tomorrow. We will be gone by 8 AM.”

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