Katryna found it difficult to focus during her final class. She was taking heavy notes to make sure she didn’t miss anything, but her mind kept wandering to the two men sitting besides her. It didn’t help that Corvus was constantly leaning in front of or behind her to shoot daggers at Phoenix. Phoenix just grinned back at him the first few times, but once Corvus let out a growl they began passing notes.
Katryna was dying to know what they were talking about, but knew how important it was that she worked hard. So, despite her urges to do so, she let them pass their notes without interference.
As the class ended, Katryna immediately moved to her feet, ready to leave the tension behind. She didn’t get far, however, as Phoenix wraps his arm around her waist just as she passes the exit. “Wher
