The bell rang, signaling the end of the period and the start of our lunch break. The teacher wrapped up the class as room started to buzz with chatter that turned into full blown hollers and yells in a matter of seconds.

It had been a few days since my first mission. Things had been quiet and I made sure to avoid Jax Layman in the halls these past few days. I didn't want to run into him unless it was absolutely necessary.

"Bry!"

I raised my head.

The boys stood by the ...