"Zia."
I was pushing my clothes inside the bag, trying to have everything fit, when I heard Aster's voice. He was standing just outside my open bedroom door, wearing his usual suit and a calm appraisal look.
"You weren't kidding," he continued, coming inside further to the room.
I scoffed and resumed my packing. "When I say I'm in, I'm in. Besides, who knows when our parents will change their minds? The sooner I'm out of here, the better."
Aster pulled out my study chair and sat on it. "Are you really sure, though? Like what Mom said, you should think more about your decision. Give it a day or two until you make up your mind."
"My. Mind. Is. Made up, Aster. I want to go to Corvus City. I'm going to nail that alliance and get my degree in archeology."
"Really?" Aster tilted his head,
