Chapter 64: Chapter 64

Eliana's Point of View

"Okay, class, that is it for now. As you know, fall break will begin in two weeks. That means that our finals will start next week. Have a great rest of your day," Mrs. Smith said, and everyone packed up to leave. "Oh, Eliana, can I speak to you for a minute?" Mrs Smith asked

"Sure," I replied, and walked over to where she was standing by her desk

"We missed you at the meetings," Mrs. Smith said

"I am sorry. I have been busy," I replied. It had been a week since I went to the Warlock Kingdom. Since then, I have had a lot on my mind. Ashley was still avoiding me. Whenever I came into a room at the house where she was in, she would leave. I knew she was still upset that I didn't tell her James was her fated mate. She had even moved her seat away from me in class. Lilian and I hadn't spoken since she had left the house. I saw her at school but we basically avoided each other.

On top of all of that, I couldn't stop thinking about the fact that I was supposed to become the Warlock Queen or Witch Queen. How was I supposed to do that when I didn't have any experience? I also wondered if that was the only reason Syrus decided to contact me. He never tried to get in contact with me before.

"Eliana, I am worried about you. You haven't been acting like yourself this week. You have not been focused. I know you have been going through a lot but I don't want you to fall behind. Plus your training is important. Yes, you are a very powerful witch and I can tell you can do great things, but you have to practice. That is the only way you will reach your full potential," Mrs. Smith said

"I know. I have just had an off week," I said

"It's okay. How about you meet me here later on today around six and we practice one on one," Mrs. Smith said

"Okay, that sounds like a good idea," I replied. I wasn't honestly in the mood to practice with her but I knew she was right. I had been slacking off. I knew I needed to train so that I could control my powers.

"Great! See you then."

"Okay, bye," I replied and I left. Killian was waiting for me right outside the classroom.

"What did she talk to you about?" Killian asked

"Oh, she wants me to come back at six to do some training. She is worried that I have been slacking off. I honestly have so I told her I would bo here at six," I said. Killian just stay silent while we walked to my locker. I knew he was deep in thought. Tiara was already at my locker when I arrived. We had been sharing the locker

"Hey," Tiara said

"Hey," I replied

"I am so ready to get out of here. I have had a day," Tiara said

"Hi, Eliana, Killian. Hi, Tiara." Cayson said as he walked over to where we were.

"Hey," I said, and I saw him put his arm around Tiara's shoulder. They were not together yet. They had gone out to dinner a few days after they had discovered they were fated mates. Tiara had told him that she wasn't ready for a relationship yet and that it was best for them to get to know each other before taking the next step. I was happy when I heard that he agreed. I could tell she liked him and that they would be together soon. Tiara just had a lot of bad luck with men. She was worried that she would get hurt again. I was sure Cayson wouldn't hurt her. I could tell he liked her a lot.

"Hey, man," Killian said

"Aren't you going to say hi to me, beautiful?" Cayson asked Tiara

"Um, hi," Tiara said, and she moved, trying to get his arm off her shoulder. Cayson removed it.

"Eliana, I was wondering if you would go out to dinner with me tonight," Cayson asked

I knew he wanted to get to know me, but I hadn't really been spending time with him. He was my brother and I should get to know him. I knew I couldn't blame him for Syrus not being in my life. He was a child, younger than me.

"Sure. I have to come back here later to train with Mrs. Smith," I said

"What time?" Cayson asked

"At six," I replied

"Well, how about I meet you here. I can help you train," Cayson said. I knew he had way more experience than I did

"That sounds great. I will be busy handling business with my father tonight so it would be good for Cayson to go with you," Killian said

"Alright," I replied

"Okay, see you later then. I will see you too, beautiful," Cayson said to Tiara

"Mom and Dad wanted to have dinner with us to talk about the mating ceremony but we can change it to tomorrow," Killian said once we were back at the house

"Okay," I said

"Also, Eliana, be careful around Mrs. Smith. She seems way too interested in your abilities," Killian said

"She is a teacher. Isn't she supposed to be interested?" I asked

"Yeah but some people might not have your interest in heart. They are more worried about what they can gain from others," Killian said

"You think she wants something from me?" I asked

"I don't know. I just want you to be careful. Please don't train with her alone outside of school hours," Killian said.

"Okay," I replied.