Aurora "Principal Morrigan," I called as soon as I walked into the office. I noticed that she was breathing heavily, her pupils dilated. "Is everything alright ma'am?" She gave no reply, her gaze traveling instead to Brielle who stood a step away from me. The moment was truly awkward, more like I had stepped into a crucial discussion that I wasn't invited to. I felt a gentle touch on my hand. "Tell her," Francis mumbled, stealing a glance at me and back to the principal. In a possible attempt to lessen the tension in the room, he took confident strides past Brielle and sat on one of the chairs close to the Principal's desk. Principal Morrigan didn't even flinch as he did this. Her eyes were still fixed on me, unblinking and more like she was searching for something. I felt a shive

