99. Tower

Callista.

"For the duration of your stay here," the Headmistress says, "we are housing you in a specially warded room."

Theon and Haden were separated from me by the woman who was called the Matron, who led them towards the common guest room on the lower floors of the tower. The Headmistress requested me to follow her.

I looked at Theon before following her as if by instinct. Not for his permission, but for his opinion. That was when I realized I’d come to trust him more than I thought was possible.

"It's okay, no one here will allow anything to hurt you." Theon had assured me, and the tightness in my chest eased. Theon knew these people, that had to mean something. "The witches who live in the Guild are sworn to be non-violent unless it’s in self-defense."

"But what if I have an episode and attack them?" I asked, glancing at the Headmistress. I bet she could take me down before I could even think of making any violent move on her.

"It's okay, Callista. The Headmistress knows more abo