Chapter 29
“Llona,” Jake said, “Look who came by to see how you’re doing.”
I was already looking, like staring hard.
Mr. Steele came to his feet. “I hope it’s okay I dropped by. I couldn’t make it to school today. How are you feeling?”
“Much better,” I mumbled. Pull yourself together. I gathered my feet beneath me. “Thank you so much for saving me. I heard what you did.”
“We were really worried about you. It’s a good thing Christian was there. Everyone else had given up on you.” Mr. Steele glanced at Christian, and I swore something passed between them. “You making sure she takes it easy?”
“Yes sir, as best I can.”
“Llona just got back from fighting lessons,” Jake piped up.
I shot him an angry look.
Mr. Steele raised his eyebrows. “Is that so? So much for taking it easy. What are
