I closed my mouth and clenched my teeth. Something must have happened. Something shifted, someone somewhere wanted to hurt me or get me in trouble for something. I didn't get it, but I had to hope Dr. Green had my back.
"Any other questions, Ms. Winters?" Officer Malone asked.
"No," I said, the word coming out more defiant than I meant.
"Good. Now play the game like you should and everyone will be fine," he said.
My brow furrowed. I had no idea what he was talking about, but I stayed in my seat as he walked out the door. I wasn't about to leave this office till Dr. Green gave me an explanation.
As soon as the door closed, I turned to see Dr. Green walking back toward me.
"What the hell was that?" I asked.
He frowned. "Careful, Ms. Winters, I am still the dean."
I blew out a frustrated breath. "Fine. What just happened in here?"
"Apparently, someone isn't happy that you're cozying up with the Obscuras."
"So they want to pin a murder on me?" I asked. "That's insane."
He shook his head. "I think it means our thief has infiltrated the justice system."
"What do you mean?" I asked, my heart suddenly pounding against my ribcage.
"If you get kicked out of here, it's easy for you to disappear. But with the Obscura family watching over you, they'd have to make it look legit. Someone is calling the shots and they want you out of here. You better keep your nose clean. I'm doing the best I can but there are certain things I can't save you from," he said.
"If she's impersonating someone high up, can't they just catch her? I mean, doesn't anyone notice?" I asked.
"She's got decades worth of stolen magic. Including the magic from both of your parents. I'm pretty sure she's capable of convincing anyone of anything at this point," he said.
I looked back to the office door. "Do you think that was her?"
"Officer Malone?" he asked.
I nodded, feeling the blood drain from my face as I turned back to Dr. Green.
"It's possible, but I have a feeling she's replaced someone higher up. He's always been a weasel, willing to do whatever they tell him. He wouldn't need much convincing to do someone else's dirty work."
"So what do I do?" I asked.
"Stay in the castle, keep working on your magic and don't do anything stupid. They have no reason to arrest you if you do what you're supposed to do," he said.