Chapter 2
Back from Christmas Break
Watching the clock as intently as the twenty-three sixteen, seventeen, and eighteen-year-olds on benches flanking four long wooden tables, Stone spoke up.
“If you’re behind on your final project, feel free to take your canvas home for the weekend.”
He glanced toward Addison Riser, wanting to single her out, while not making it obvious he was. Addison hadn’t put any effort into her work since they’d returned from Christmas break five days earlier. Stone, who usually taught middle schoolers, was taking over for high school Art teacher, Miss Lieu, who had suffered an accident while skiing New Year’s Eve. The one semester course was for juniors and seniors only. This project was their final exam. Stone never wanted to fail any student, especially now, as
