Chapter 20

It wasn’t long before she turned around and left me standing there. What was I to do but follow her? “Glace,” I said while walking briskly, trying to catch up.

She didn’t stop and continued heading down the empty halls. By now the school was empty except for her, me, and the guards for all I cared. In a few strides I was able to reach her and touch her right elbow making her stop. She didn’t turn in my direction and just looked ahead silently.

I was the one who...