Chapter 77: A Sinking Feeling

Panic shot through me; my heart hammered, and a sinking feeling settled in my gut. I turned to Felix Santee right away and said, "Felix, head to the martial academy without me. I've got something important to handle, so I can't make it." "You got something urgent?" Felix asked, puzzled. "Something personal," I said, my voice low. Seeing I wouldn't say more, Felix let it drop. "All right. I'll tell the coach you're taking the day. If anything goes sideways, call me." "Thanks. I appreciate it." The...