ARIELLE’S POV.
I ran down the hallway, my heart pounding in my chest. Alisha’s glare had sent shivers down my spine, and I couldn’t shake off the feeling of impending danger. I needed to find a safe place, somewhere I could calm down and clear my mind.
The bathroom. That was my safe haven. I pushed open the door and rushed to one of the stalls, locking it behind me. I sat down on the closed toilet, trying to steady my breathing. But my mind wouldn’t stop racing.
I kept thinking about the letter I had received. The threatening words were burned into my memory, and I couldn’t help but worry about Sarah. All this while, I had tried to protect her from the bullying and keep her away from the school’s drama. But now it seemed like she was in danger too.
I couldn’t let anything happen to her
