Chapter 11
“Stay here,” I ordered Kira fifteen minutes later while molding my star ball into its favorite shape—a long, slender sword hanging at my hip where it would be easily accessible. “Don’t go out, don’t open the door, and don’t let anybody in.”
As I spoke, I kicked off my PE teacher shoes, donning high leather boots instead. Off went the fitted gym pants, on went the knife-resistant leather. A school-themed hoodie electrified my hair as it slid off my slender frame, then I drew my favorite shiny, black jacket back up around my shoulders like a shield.
“Go over the next chapter in your math book,” I continued. “Just because you’re suspended doesn’t mean you can afford falling behind.”
“Where are you going?” Kira spoke as she shifted, a shimmer of light and air turning fox into gi
