The Secrets of the Elements novel Chapter 9

Maya entered the library carrying a sling bag with her. "I'm sorry, bags are not allowed inside," said Rutuja politely. "Oh, I'll keep it here then," said Maya and kept her bag on the desk near the entrance of the library. Maya glanced at her friends and then at the staircase leading to the second floor.

"Didn't know the library has two floors," she said more to herself than to Rutuja. "That's close," said Rutuja and pursed her thin lips. She tied her long hair into a high bun and fanned herself. "May I ask why?" questioned Maya. "Maintenance," said Rutuja and dug her head into the desktop kept on the desk.

Have to break in here too, Maya thought and headed towards the Occult section.

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"I can take care of myself," said Rutuja and turned to face the mirror. She brushed her long black hair and braided them.

Rutuja was fair, had an average height, and had brown eyes.

"I'm just saying you need to be careful with the werewolves," said Daksh and crossed his arms.

I'm trained, Daksh," she said and turned to face him crossing her arms. "So am I, Rutu," he said, leaning towards her. Rutuja slightly pushed him back with her hand. "You, Mister, are crossing your limits."

"Master Daksh," said Dai Ma as she stepped into Rutuja's room.

"I came to see if Rutu... I mean if Rutuja was fine. Dad told me about the werewolves attack," he said.

"The evil master of the werewolves, Azazel, knows about the book," Dai Ma revealed.

Rutuja walked up to Dai Ma and held her hand. "Do they know where the book is?" she asked, concerned. "Fortunately, no," answered Dai Ma.

"But they don't know about-" Daksh stopped mid-sentence. Rutuja and Dai Ma glanced at him. "I don't think they have any idea about the five elements enclosed in the book," he covered up.

"We don't know what they know about the book," began Dai Ma. "Azazel knows that the book is the key to incredible powers."

"So he's behind it now," added Rutuja.

"We should stay alert and find the book as soon as possible," said Dai Ma and left the room.

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"We should sneak there, like how did in case of the temple," said Maya and sipped the green tea. "Bad idea," opposed Advika and took a bite of the burger.

"The pictures I took didn't help much," said Ray and stuffed some fries in his mouth.