#Chapter 151: Rue the Day

Edrick When I finally came home from the library, I had intended on going straight to work despite how tired I was. I didn’t realize it when I was in that dark basement, but it was well after sunrise by the time I came out, and I knew that Moana would be awake and wondering where I went. I didn’t want to alarm her, so I planned on telling her that I had a work emergency; especially since I would have to cut a lock of her hair later to take to the Mother Witch. Right now, I really didn’t need her getting suspicious and worried. However, when I walked in the door and saw none other than my father sitting at the dining room table, I knew that my plans would be thrown out the window. My eyes widened as I saw him, and I instantly felt a pit of dread grow in my stomach. He was sipping a cup of tea, and Selina and Moana were nowhere to be found. I instantly became worried. “Edrick,” he said, standing abruptly from the table without so much as a hello. “Let’s talk in your off