Within the first-year class of Astralis Academy, Alden put his ManaSync away.
He had just sent a quick message to Nyx. She hadn't shown up today and he didn't know why.
So, he did what any good friend would do—check up on her.
Just then—
The classroom door slid open and Cipher entered, her footsteps precise and deliberate.
"Hey, get up. Professor's here," Alden nudged the boy sleeping beside him.
It wasn't Aziel. Nope. That guy was too busy flirting with Cecilia at the desk in front of Alden.
It was Zephyr. In the past few months he had integrated into their group almost too well. At first, he barely talked to anyone except Alden or Aurelia.
But now? The guy even went out for karaoke with Aziel yesterday.
A massive achievement, if you asked me.
Zephyr stirred from his seat, grumbling. "Class is starting already? Tsk."
He didn't protest, though. He wouldn't have dared. Not with Cipher around. After all, the last time he fell asleep in her class… he got slapped.
