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CHAPTER 199
~Author's POV~
"Good. Keep your eyes peeled, especially on Valerie. I want a full record of her magical vitals, output, mood swings, everything. She's central to this—whether she knows it or not."
Ms. Heart lowered her head in silent agreement and exited the office.
The moment the door shut behind her, Principal Whitmore let out a long breath. Her posture slumped for the first time in hours as she moved toward her desk and sank into the leather chair behind it.
Her eyes fell to the golden nameplate on the desk.
Zoey Whitmore, Headmistress of Prestige Supernatural Academy
She ran a hand slowly over the metal plate, her thoughts spiraling.
Suddenly, unbidden, her memory drifted back to years ago, when she was still a junior teacher.
The day she overheard a whispered conversation behind closed doors.
A baby. A bloodline hidden. A prophecy spoken in hushed tones.