Ariana’s POV
The restricted area was a place where students were not allowed to get close to because it was an old building that had several faults and was not in any way safe for students.
Still, students being students - defiant and bold dared to still hang around there.
Initially, I had started the walk, but once I entered unfamiliar territory and was about to make a wrong turn to the right, Damon stopped me.
Grabbing my hand, he began to lead me straight ahead.
“How could an ore merchant turned librarian know his way around here so well already?” I asked, curiously.
“My stay here at the Central Academy extends far beyond your assumptions, princess.”
“I can see that now.”
Thinking back, I realized this wasn’t the first time.