Sheila’s POV “Tomorrow, Sheila. You won’t be able to walk.” His words haunted me the rest of the night. Through the walk back to my dorm. Through the shower where I pressed my thighs together so tight it hurt. Through the restless hours tangled in sheets that smelled faintly of detergent and shame. By morning, I was already shaking. Not from fear. From the ache he’d planted in me and left to fester. I told myself I wouldn’t go to class. I told myself I could avoid him. But I went. Because some part of me wanted to see if he’d keep his word. And of course, he did. The lecture was a blur. I barely heard a word. Every time I dared glance his way, he was already watching me, lips curved in that knowing smirk, like he could see straight through me. When the bell finally rang, I moved

