“She was struck by a bone-deep loneliness. Worry for her mother consumed her. She stepped into the library for long enough to offer Murietta a handful of seeds. The large bird ruffled her feathers as she pecked at Cassie’s hand. When she turned to leave the room full of bookshelves overflowing with magic-related source materials, the bird piped up, “Careful, child. Careful, awk.” Spinning sharply to eye the bird that had suddenly sounded a lot like her mother, Cassie hunted for something—anythin...g—that might’ve spawned the bird’s proclamation. Murietta chewed blissfully on a sunflower seed and stared at Cassie as if to inquire, What? “Aw, what could she possibly know?” Cassie muttered. Partway up the long, front staircase, she heard, “More than you imagine child, awk.” Cassie dropped her bag and computer case and sprinted back down the stairs. Face to face with Murietta, she stroked her soft feathers, searching for clues. “Mother?” “Silly girl.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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