Chapter 73

Elodie

The night felt heavier than the one before.

I could sense it the moment darkness settled over the school. The air was thick, like it was holding its breath. Even the crickets outside were quieter, their songs coming and going instead of flowing freely.

I sat on my bed, pretending to read while my mind stayed sharp and alert. My body was here, but my instincts were stretched far beyond the dorm walls.

They were still here.

I didn’t need to see them to know that.

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