Liora’s POV
“Let’s begin.”
The principal approached the microphone that was set up in front of the band and started making his announcements. His eyes flicked to me with obvious disdain as he pulled out his note cards, but I pretended not to notice him, or the malice in his gaze.
I pretended not to notice the stares and whispers from my fellow students, too. Especially Callum’s. Although I certainly felt his shock and… whatever that other thing was as he stared at me from across the room.
“As you all know,” Mr. Alder began, his voice echoing through the banquet hall, “this is our first annual Mating Ceremony—after much deliberation, I have decided to make this a yearly tradition for our school.”
The crowd clapped politely, heads bobbing with approval.
“To kick off
