Ava’s POV.
“Ava, wait!!”
Their voices chased after me, filled with urgency and confusion. But I did not stop.
My heart was slamming against my ribs as I ran down the stairs. My legs were shaking, but I was determined to put as much distance between us as possible.
I could not face them. I could not be their mate. That is not possible, especially when Vanessa's stare is lurking behind.
Everything about their behavior felt like a mistake, like a cruel joke, as if the universe was playing a trick on me.
People like them were not supposed to be connected to people like me. They were strong, important, and came from a world I didn’t belong to. Meanwhile, I was barely surviving, treated like trash by everyone around me.
The moment I reached my classroom, I rushed to my seat, forcing
