Professor Bloodworth was already waiting in the field with a few students who sat on the grass before him. We quickly made our way over as we waited for the rest of the students to finish changing. Maximus stood close, soft growls erupted from his throat in warning if anyone stared too long. I was grateful for it, but it was Professor Bloodworth’s eyes that I couldn’t shake. There was a dark undertone I couldn’t place as he ran his eyes over my marks. It wasn’t predatory, but it also wasn’t safe either.
“Start running” he said once everyone was here. We all groaned but got to our feet and started running laps around the field until he said to stop. My body already ached from our training this morning, so any hope of being in the front today was quickly wiped away as Sophia and I found ou
