Clara’s POV
“Why are we leaving so early?” I asked as I walked with Professor Vance through the forest back toward the university on Monday morning.
He glanced around almost nervously, spotted his warriors near the trees, and kept moving forward.
I raised a brow. “And why are you looking around so nervously? If you did not want anyone to see me with you, you should have let me leave after you.”
“Quiet down,” Professor Vance said, pulling me closer.
In the distance I could see the university grounds, then Jasmine and Levi waiting for us.
He laced his fingers through mine and squeezed. “You are going to stay with them all day.”
“Why?”
“Because, Clara.”
“But I was with them all weekend while you were working and not f*****g me.”
“Clara,” Professor Vance said, almost scolding.
“Luc
