Chapter 123 - Always at fault (1/2)

Always at fault

Before Lia could speak, Charlotte had dragged her out into a secluded corner away from the library. Charlotte scanned the area, making sure there was no one around.

Lia yanked her arm and subconsciously lowered her voice, “What is wrong with you?”

Charlotte turned to face Lia, her eyes ablaze, “Stop poking around,” she hissed.

In their short time together, this was the first time Lia had seen Charlotte pissed off. And she had no idea what pissed her off. Really, this reaction was uncalled for.

“What’s wrong with reading books?!”

“What was wrong was reading about things you shouldn’t know. You could have been handed over to the queen if I hadn’t come! That librarian,” she pointed at the direction they came from, “had been observing you.”

“Why would he watch my moves? I’m. Just. Reading!”

“Exactly! You’ve been reading books you shouldn’t read!” Charlotte was angry now.

“It’s a freaking library! You should read the books there! I don’t understand what’s wrong with that or what’s wrong with you people!” Lia was losing her temper too. But it would not do good to let her emotions rule so she calmed herself. She raised a hand, palms out. “Alright. I get it. I can’t read more about the history of the north. Fine. But at least tell me why before you scream at me!”

Charlotte closed her eyes, obviously controlling her breathing. She may be calming her nerves, but to Lia, this action caused ‘her’ nerves to flare instead. Everyone seemed to know everything. Except her. As usual.