Just moments ago, a sense of unease washed over Chris when he didn't receive a reply from Isabel. As he observed her through the eyes of a little bird from Alice Academy, he realized that his beloved was caught in the midst of a bullying incident. Without taking the time to remove his lab coat, Chris rushed over, only to find more and more people gathering at the entrance. The two classmates who were holding Isabel released her wrists as they saw Chris striding toward them with determination. Seeing the bruises on Isabel's delicate wrists, Chris gazed coldly at the crowd, his hawk-like eyes sweeping over Lennie, Beth, and Simon. "What are you doing?" he demanded. Jones, from the outer layer of the crowd, hurriedly pushed her way forward as if she had spotted a savior. "Childe Chris, t

