Chapter 9

The sixth-period bell rings, releasing us from the classroom. Everyone shuffles out, eager to move onto the last class of the day. Mrs. Hilliard, my English teacher, says her short goodbyes to the students passing her desk. They chime in my ear as I pack up my things.

"See you tomorrow."

"Goodbye."

"Don't forget to revise chapter twelve."

"Quiz on chapter twelve is Friday."

I sling my backpack over my shoulder and walk past her, but she stops me....