บท 39: Skipping School

They skirted around the back of the school building, the imposing structure casting long shadows in the afternoon sun. Marlowe paused near a seemingly unremarkable section of the wall, her eyes glinting with mischief. With a running leap, she propelled herself over the top, disappearing from sight on the other side.

"Careful!" she called back, her voice barely a whisper.

Alex took a deep breath, steeling his nerves. He wasn't sure what he was getting himself into, but the prospect of uncovering a hidden passage was too tempting to resist. He mirrored Marlowe's movement, channeling a burst of energy into his legs as he launched himself over the wall. A satisfying thump met him as he landed gracefully on the other side.

"Now where are we going?" he asked, brushing a stray leaf off his cloak.