When class finally ended, Raegan felt a wave of relief wash over her. Before she could even gather her things, Ella was already by her side.

“Raegan, are you okay?” Ella asked, her forehead creased with concern. “You promised you’d focus on your studies, but you look like you barely slept last night. What happened?”

Raegan, who had been holding everything in, sighed in defeat. She needed to talk to someone, and Ella was the perfect person. Without thinking twice, she ...