Chapter 38 Small Moves, Big Ripples

• Jasmine's comment left Linara simmering with discomfort. She thought, Previously, Ms. Cooke never questioned my choices. However, since Seraphina's arrival, she appears to be undermining me in an attempt to gain Seraphina's favor.
• Linara felt her anger rising, but she quickly swallowed her frustration. Instead, she turned to Chloe with a helpless, pleading look.
• Picking up on her mood, Chloe spoke gently, "If you've got important things to take care of, go ahead."