Sofia Pov
I try hard not to panic as I step onto campus. Mia and Kiera rush toward me.
"Sofia!" Mia grabs my arm tightly, her voice frantic. "We’ve been calling non-stop—you just ghosted us!"
Kiera throws an arm around me. "Girl, I couldn’t sleep—I kept thinking Lucien gave you a heart attack or something."
Mia continues, “I couldn’t sleep either. There’s a rumor someone broke into Lucien’s office… and he knows.”
My stomach twists into knots as their eyes bore into me.
“Did he catch you?” Kiera lowers her voice, glancing around like we’re being watched.
Both of my friends look at me expectantly, hoping I’ll spill everything. But after thinking it through last night, I can’t risk them ruining my plans. I need Professor Lucien’s help—even if it means swallowing my pride and crossing l
