IRANAAslan and me drove into the Black Flame Academy, quiet and moody. Technically, he was behind the wheel while I occupied the passenger seat.

It was the next day and we almost didn't want to come to school, especially me. But for Heina's sake, we had to. We didn't want her to go through today all by herself understanding how ruthless students could be.

Another car drove in barely a minute after we'd stepped out of our car. The eyes on us didn't bother us. We were used to the looks — ...