The hallway was buzzing.
I froze when Adrian opened the big exit door for me at the school. Outside the dorm building, a large group of people had gathered, their voices low, their eyes fixed on me as though I were a famous person or some sort of criminal.
Someone muttered, "There she is."
“She actually fought Samantha. Did you see her hair after?” Another laughed.
Heat rushed up my neck. My pulse hammered. I wanted the ground to split open and swallow me whole.
Adrian’s hand pressed gently against my back. “Keep walking.” His voice was low and protective.
I forced my legs forward, but every step felt heavier under their stares. My chest tightened. I couldn’t breathe.
“Professor Wolfe.” One of the students nodded at Adrian, half in awe, half in suspicion. “Walking her out, huh?”
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