_Nathan’s POV_
The drive back to campus felt longer than it should have.
I kept the windows cracked even though the air was cold, hoping it would clear my head. It didn’t. My father’s voice still sat in the back of my mind, repeating the same orders with that calm, absolute certainty he always used. No unnecessary contact. No private complications. Report everything. Represent the family properly.
By the time I parked near my building, the sun had already gone down. I took my bag from the back seat and headed upstairs. The dorm hallway was quiet. Most people were either out or already settled in for the night. I unlocked my door, dropped the bag by the desk, and stood there for a moment without turning on the main light.
My phone buzzed before I could decide what to do next.
**Miles:*
