Before Raegan could protest any further, the colorful pile of candy was knocked to the floor as the bedcovers were pulled back. The room was soon filled with the soft sound of candy wrappers crinkling underfoot.

And not long after, the sound of Raegan’s soft, tearful voice echoed in the room.

“It hurts… Oh, it hurts…”

…

The Next Day - Han City University

Raegan slumped over her desk, exhausted. It was the second day since she had returned to school, ...