“Dear diary,” I taunted. “Today I was almost murdered by my asshole Cardinal Magic professor. I won't backchat him ever again because the next time I do I think I'll end up in a body bag for real.” I moved to step away then paused, leaning close once more with a calculating grin as I decided on how best to destroy him. “P.S. I have a major crush on Darcy Vega, but she doesn't seem to realise it. I wonder what she'll say when she finds out.” I strolled out of the door into the storm, letting the rain beat down on me instead of keeping it away with my air magic.