The next morning, Melanie felt like hell. She didn’t want to go to school, but she managed to drag herself out of bed and end up only five minutes late. She wasn't surprised to realize she didn't give a flying f**k about being late. It all seemed so trivial compared to the problems she was facing right now.
What was surprising is that she found Aria at the front entrance of the high school. It was no use avoiding her, Melanie would have to deal with her before going inside.
“Listen,” Aria began softly when Melanie walked up to her resignedly. “You can’t stay here. You need to go with me and start your training. Witches are enrolled into an academy or begin training under a mentor in their 16th year. It’s time for you to be with your own people.”
Melanie looked at Aria angrily. This wo
