BRIANNA'S POV
I couldn’t breathe.
The guards' hands were tight around my arms as they dragged me through the corridors, but that wasn't what made my chest tighten. It was accusations. I couldn't believe what was happening. I didn't steal anything. I could never even think of it.
"I didn't steal anything!" My voice trembled as I spoke. My heart pounded wildly against my ribs. "You have to believe me!"
The guards didn’t flinch. Their expressions were hard as stone. It felt like they’d already decided I was guilty. Panic spread through me, but before I could protest again, I heard footsteps pounding behind us.
"Wait!" Anthony's voice cut through the tension "Stop!"
I turned my head just as Anthony caught up. The guards stopped. Their grips were still firm but their eyes shifted to Ant
