James let out a triumphant click with his tongue and stood up, while I watched with anguish as Thorne strode out of the classroom, without giving me a single glance, though through the bond I felt a tug of warning: "Fix it now."
"James, you were incredibly rude" I said, starting to put my books in my bag with erratic movements.
"Rude? You stood me up on Friday, Maren!" James stood up as well, intercepting my path. "You sent Naomi to me. Naomi! I deserve a real explanation and I want it now."
"Not here, James" I stammered, seeing the classroom slowly empty. "I have another class in five minutes."
I tried to dodge him, but he took me by the arm. It wasn't strong, but it was enough for his Alpha scent to clash with Thorne's scent that I was still emanating.
"You aren't moving until you t
