HANNAH
"I have to talk to him," I insisted. "It won't take time. He won't be able to hurt me."
"But-"
"Look I have to do this. I need to."
The Wallace's exchanged a look. Chase slowly let go of my hand. The moment I was free, I marched up to Asher's table. His mouth hanging open in surprise made him look rather stupid.
"I need to talk to you now. In private," I told him.
He looked around then pointed at himself. "Me?"
"Yes. You."
He hesitated, and shrugged. "Fine then. Lead the way."
As we walked away, Julia was nearly apoplectic with rage. I dug my nails into my palms to stop myself from going over there and shaking her until her damn teeth rattled. I stopped at the corridor leading out of the cafeteria. There were no students there.
"Tell me, how are you still alive?" Asher ask
