Amanda walked into Professor Warren’s class on Monday with Hudson and Deak tagging along. She wasn’t happy about the extra security that Deak and Hudson had agreed on for her, but at least she was able to come back to school.

Professor Warren looked up from his podium and was taken aback by the scene. “Mr. Valentin, to what do we owe the honor of your presence in this class?” he asked.

“Just here to observe and be with friend Amanda,” Deak answered.

“I ...