Ella
I froze, caught off guard by the voice.
“A young woman?”
I didn’t even need to look to know who it was. Professor Eldric. He was one of the most respected teachers at this school, and he also oversaw the boys' dorms. I was supposed to be Nuel, my brother, not Ella. The last thing I needed was for him to find out the truth.
I gripped the towel tightly around my body, trying to calm my racing heart.
“What are you doing here?” he asked again, his voice closer now.
I quickly peeked around the corner, my heart pounding like a drum in my chest. I had to think fast.
“Professor Eldric! Good morning.” I said, forcing my voice into an even tone, hoping he wouldn’t hear the panic that was slipping into my words. “I was just…”
I couldn’t even finish the sentence. What was I
