Chapter 78

• As soon as Riley spoke, the Dean’s entire body tensed. Her hand, already outstretched toward the emergency summoning rune, froze midair.
• Alaric, seeing the Dean flustered, stepped forward with a glint of concern in his eyes. He stormed toward Riley, grabbing her arm roughly. “You insolent girl! Haven’t you made enough of a disgrace of yourself today? Get out of here—now!”
• Riley yanked her arm free, her eyes blazing with fury. “You want to talk disgrace? You and Zara have spent five years protecting Scarlett—an adopted daughter—while your true-born daughter rotted in a prison cell for a crime she didn’t commit. If you two aren’t ashamed, why should I be afraid? Today, I’m taking justice back!”