Blinking in surprise, I stare at Kir, my body going completely numb. I open and close my mouth a few times, but not a single sound comes out. I try to process his words, but the more times they spin in my head, the more I find myself confused.
My mentor watches me worriedly, blinking a few times more than usually. “It’s okay to be afraid of the unknown. Just breathe,” he assures me in a warm, calm tone. His melodic voice caresses my ears, helping me soothe my nerves.
I shake my head in disbelief, finally finding the words to address what he just told me. “You must be making a mistake. What you just told me, makes no sense. I have nothing to do with Sheila or Killian. I’m not their friend nor am I a member of the Meyers’ pack,” I tell him, my voice trembling.
I hate myself for losing con
