I shook my head forcefully and, ignoring James, I ran, almost fleeing from the image of Thorne surrounded by those harpies.
I avoided looking at him as I passed nearby, though I could feel his aura hitting me like a physical impact. Even so, I kept going until I entered the law school, where I nearly collided head-on with Naomi.
"Hey, watch out! Where are you going in such a hurry?" Naomi exclaimed, holding me by the shoulders. She had a huge smile and was holding a cup of coffee. "You know we don't have the first class, right?"
"I know, Naomi. I just... want to be alone," I made a dismissive gesture, trying to continue on my way, but she kept pace with me.
"Wow, what a mood. Did you have a fight with your perfect boyfriend for sleeping out?" she blurted out in a mocking tone.
I kept
