Elisa’s POV
I ran across the Academy grounds until my chest started to hurt.
The night guards had already locked the main hostel gate. I stood there, breathing hard, not knowing where to go or what to do.
My hands were shaking. I kept thinking of Roman’s face before I ran.
He had looked too calm, like he was holding something heavy inside.
I turned away from the gate and walked around the building, hoping someone was still awake.
That was when I saw Vivian standing near the back door of the girls’ hostel, holding a cup of tea.
We had only met earlier that week. She majored in basketball though.
She blinked when she saw me. “Elisa? What are you doing outside like this?”
“I… I need a place to sleep,” I said.
My voice sounded small.
Vivian looked at me for one second, then nodded.
