Chapter Two Without waiting for their reply, she walked across the room and into the small room in the corner her and the Reverend used as an office. Ignoring the looks and smirks from the other kids, Austin slowly followed her with Darren trailing behind him. They walked into the room to find Hannah sitting on the edge of the desk waiting for them. “Close the door.” Darren did as she asked, and for a moment they both stood there as she looked at each of them in turn. They both struggled to meet her gaze, and even though he knew they were in for it, Austin wished she’d say something and get it over with. “There’s an expression boys will be boys,” she broke the silence. “I understand that. I understand young men struggle with impure thoughts driven by normal desires and fueled by socie

