Chapter 70Elodie

Morning came quietly, but my heart did not.

I woke up before the bell, staring at the ceiling of my room in the dormitory. The room was still dark, but my mind was already full. Too many things had happened in the past few days. Too many secrets. Too many eyes watching me.

Randy’s words from that night still echoed in my head.

Be careful, Elodie. There are eyes on you.

I slowly sat up and placed my feet on the cold floor. I pressed my palm to my chest, feeling my heartbeat. ...