~ALLISON~
The dinner hall was hushed as I noticed Cara's concerned gaze flitting between me and Ash.
I couldn't help but notice the wound on Ash's knuckles and wondered if he had gotten into another fight.
"What happened to your hand, Ash?" Cara's voice was filled with worry.
Ash raised his head slightly from his food, his eyes meeting Cara's before turning to me. "Nothing you need to be concerned about," he replied, his tone cold as he resumed eating.
The tension from the previous night's drama still hung in the air, putting everyone on edge. Cara's eyes filled with tears as she excused herself and quickly left the dinner hall.
I glared at Ash, frustration boiling inside me. "If you want to act like a jerk, do it with someone who deserves it, you jerk," I muttered under my breath.
