Elena's POV.

　　"Oh my gosh, you're bleeding!" a student exclaimed, her voice laced with concern. Mercy rushed to my side, pulling me back and examining me with worried eyes.

　　"What's going on? Are you okay? You're hurt!" she asked, her voice trembling. I forced a reassuring smile, trying to downplay the situation.

　　"I'm fine, just chill," I said, not wanting to reveal my true concerns about Derek's safety in front of everyone. But Mercy wasn't buying it, ...