Ella
The air outside the principal’s office felt heavier than before. Aidan and Nikolai walked ahead, their shoulders stiff, their jaws clenched. Damon, as usual, looked amused, hands stuffed into his pockets, like he hadn’t just been in trouble.
I followed quietly, my heart still racing. I had barely said anything in that office, yet I felt like I had been dragged into something bigger than a simple fight.
Aidan suddenly stopped, turning to Nikolai. “You knew he was coming, didn’t you?” His voice was low, dangerous.
Nikolai sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. “Not for sure. But I had a feeling.”
Damon let out a short laugh. “You two look like you’re marching to your own funeral.”
Aidan shot him a glare, but it wasn’t like his usual irritated looks. This time, there was s
