Raven's POV
My fingers are cold and sweaty as I clutch my books against my chest, walking down the hallway toward the lobby. Each step feels heavier than the last, like I'm walking through water or quicksand, something thick and suffocating that wants to pull me under. My whole body shakes despite my efforts to control it, and I know anyone who looks closely enough can see how terrified I am.
I sight some of the school girls clustered near their lockers, and their eyes lock onto me immediately. The looks they give me are pure venom, like they want to hurt me but don't have a good enough reason yet. Their whispers carry down the hallway even though they're trying to be quiet about it.
"She was with them this morning. With Damon and River."
"I saw her get out of their car. All four of th
