ASHLEY’S POV
The next day felt like it dragged on forever. Classes blurred past. I still remembered yesterday’s events.
I kept wondering if I imagined the figure at the window or maybe I was just being paranoid.
Jack’s words wouldn’t leave my head, nor would that strange symbol in my notes. But the worst part? That shadow outside my window. I tried to convince myself I had imagined it, but deep down, I knew I hadn’t.
By the time the final bell rang, I just wanted to go home, curl into bed, and block the world out. But as I shoved my books into my bag, Jason appeared in the doorway of the classroom.
My heart jumped.
He didn’t say anything at first, just leaned against the frame like he owned the place. His dark hair was a little messy. He looked straight at me with a grin
“You’ve be
