Celina didn't say any more words to Caius. Her eyes stared blankly at the podium where the assistant headmaster had stood moments ago and looked back at the entrance. Then, with a soft sigh, she whispered,
"May I excuse myself?"
"Are you avoiding me?" He asked.
"No. I'm not. I... I just need to get something. I won't be long."
Before Caius could respond, she turned and walked away.
He knew she was running away, but he just allowed her to leave. He crossed his hands as a smirk appeared on his face.
"As long as I'm alive, I won't let you leave, Celina,"
.
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Celina didn't return to the luxurious room she found herself in earlier or the training grounds. Instead, she slipped past the main gate using a small spell. It was weak, but enough to keep her hidden from curious students and distracted guards. She avoided the guards and quickly made her way to her old dorm building... the one she'd used during the entrance trials, before the zombie attack.
