Chapter 23 "The Educational Exile"

• That evening, as Ferdinand packed for his immediate departure to Moonrise Academy, Isabella appeared in his chambers with travel documents, letters of introduction, and the kind of practical advice that only came from years of surviving court politics.
• "The acceptance letter arrived this afternoon through magical courier," she said, setting an elegant envelope on his desk. "Your father's influence expedited the process considerably."
• Ferdinand picked up the letter, feeling the weight of his new future in the expensive paper and formal seal. "How long do I have?"