#Hot As Ice
The Vipers swarmed the central corridor like a pack of wolves, their eyes locked on the entrance, waiting for Allison.
"They're coming... the nerd and the witch," Erica sneered, leaning against the lockers. "Don't worry, guys. Payback time."
As Allison and Anna walked past, Erica raised her voice. "Where's the bird in your hair today? Did it finally fly away to find a better nest?"
A wave of cruel laughter echoed down the hall.Allison didn't look back. She kept her chin tucked, matching her stride to Anna's.
By the stairwell, Dean Sterling Vance choked on his morning coffee. The dark liquid splashed across his silk tie as he accidentally crushed his wooden clipboard against his ribs, cracking the plastic clip."What are they doing?" he muttered, scrambling for a napkin. "T
