Chapter 18
MATLOCK AND I STOOD in the foyer of the college, and while my heart beat in my chest like I was running a marathon, everyone around me seemed calm. Part of me wished I could reach out and secure their peace for myself. I didn’t know why I was so nervous, but I wanted this opportunity to test myself, to learn.
A woman strode outside. She was dressed in a blue cardigan and black business pants, her hair pulled from her face into a bun. She seemed nice... enough. Then again, I still needed practice reading people.
My father indicated to me. “Bella, this is Audrey. The principal of our college. Audrey, this is my daughter Bella. I believe Elliot spoke to you about her yesterday?”
The woman nodded, her eyes fixed solely on my father. “Yes. He did.” I could not be certain but her
