“It always seems to happen,” Tessa said thoughtfully, taking a bite of her doughnut. “Anytime new Fae arrive, we have an assessment within a week.” “Don’t be silly,” Oralia scoffed. “We didn’t have an assessment for almost three months when I came here.” “I guess that’s true,” Tessa replied. She suddenly felt restless, shifting on her feet as something felt like it was pressing against her skin, clawing at something deep in her soul trying to stir it awake. “Finish your doughnut, Tessie,” Dex said, nudging her with his elbow, but his focus was fixed on Oralia, the two of them exchanging a dark
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