Emma POV
It was hard to concentrate, my mind scattered like autumn leaves in the wind. Yet, I needed to focus, to act as normal as possible amidst the chaos. I grabbed my book bag, feeling the weight of it in my hands, and brought it closer to my body. The zipper made a faint sound as I opened it, revealing the stack of assignments waiting for my attention.
Kris and Melody had invited me to work on our group assignment in a few hours. I hesitated, my inner turmoil urging me to decline. But I knew I couldn't hide forever. The hunters may have seen me at that bar. I doubted they knew my true identity, but isolating myself now would only raise suspicions. I had to continue with my life, to act as if everything was normal.
Clay had seen me sick and intoxicated. It was easy to pass it off as
