POV: Mina (Age 17)
Asher stepped into the lab and closed the door behind him. I heard the soft click of the lock engaging, and my heart started racing.
We were alone. In a locked room. With no witnesses.
I carefully closed the book I'd been reading and slid it under a pile of lab reports, trying to make the movement look casual. Then I stood and pulled out my notepad, keeping my expression neutral even though every instinct was screaming at me to run.
Just finishing cleaning. I'll be done soon.
Asher didn't move from the door. He just stood there studying me with those calculating dark eyes that seemed to see through every lie I'd ever told.
"You're always alone," he observed, moving slowly into the lab like a predator circling prey. "I've been watching. You shower before anyone else
