Chapter One can be found here
Chapter Two can be found here
“You look lost.”
The voice came from behind Lorelei as she stared around the grand foyer inside the Temple. She turned to find a short, slim girl with dark hair that cascaded over her flowing white dress. Gold glinted at her waist, and at both shoulders. “I am, a little,” Lorelei admitted.
The girl smiled. “I’m Delia. I can show you where to go.”
Lorelei breathed a sigh of relief. “Thanks. I appreciate it.”
“Why don’t we get your bags to your room. Once you’re settled in, I can show you around.”
Lorelei hesitated for a moment. “Do I need to report to Calliope first?”
“Oh, you won’t meet Calliope today,” Delia told her. “Your classes will begin tomorrow. But don’t worry, she already knows you’re here.”
Delia headed for the stairs and gestured for Lorelei to follow. She felt as though they walked forever. The Temple was huge. Lorelei thought she would never find her way around.
“So, uhhh . . . Delia?”
“Yes?”
“Do I have to wear those . . . robes?” She looked down at her dark jeans and T-shirt.
“Yes, we all wear similar clothing.”
Great. “It would have helped if they had told me what to pack,” Lorelei grumbled under her breath.
“Oh there will be time for you to go into the city. Then your regular clothing will come in handy. We must blend in with the city around us,” Delia informed her.
Even better. The girl had heard her. Lorelei fell silent and continued to trail after her, still lugging the suitcases. She could have at least offered to carry one, she thought bitterly to herself.
TO BE CONTINUED . . .
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