Aurora’s P.O.V

The hallway felt like it stretched on forever, each step echoing in my ears like a countdown to something inevitable. My palms were clammy, and no matter how many times I wiped them against my jeans, the sweat kept coming back. Caroline walked beside me in silence, her hands nervously picking at her sleeves, while Caleb kept pace on my other side. I kept my gaze fixed ahead, trying to keep my breathing steady, but it was useless. My heart felt like it was trapped in a ...