CHAPTER 9

Katie tossed her backpack over her left shoulder and looked up at Bright Ridge High School where she had spent much of the past three years. The large two-story building seemed imposing, leaving a feeling of dread in her stomach.

“Katie, are you coming?” Liam asked as he and Cole made their way to the front doors.

Katie sighed. “Is there another alternative?”

Cole’s smirk as his green eyes flashed to hers, had her heart miss a beat. “We are skipping again?...