Violet's POV
It had been a week since Pierce's father, Luthor Danger, arrived at Imperial High. The presence of the King of the Underworld had cast a shadow over everything, especially my relationship with Pierce. Despite the fact that he was only here for a short time, the effects lingered, rippling through the walls of Imperial High like a storm.
Pierce was distant. More so than usual. Even his usual cocky confidence seemed to wane under the weight of his father's disapproving gaze. And I hated it.
I'd tried to approach him a few times—ask him what was going on, why he was pulling away. But every time I got close, he put up a wall. A wall that was hard to break.
One morning after band practice, I found myself wandering the halls aimlessly, lost in thought. I didn't expect to bump int
