Ariah parted ways with me before lunchtime, informing me she promised one of the teachers she’d help him with something.

I agreed to meet up later with her, Nate and Celeste, making my way up a flight of stairs toward the library.

I wanted to find the book of the divine, among things, to see if I could learn anything about my mark or the meaning of it.

I scarcely rounded the corner where the library was, spotting a sign that said: Be back in an hour. I sighed, falling back against a wall, contemplating what I could do next. I didn’t know how long an hour would be, considering...