Caroline fled back to her room; grateful, the corridors were now clear of students as they attended classes. As she turned into the corridor leading to her room, she was relieved to find her friends waiting for her, including Corbin with one arm in a sling and his good arm supporting his weight on a crutch to help counterbalance with his leg cast.

“After seeing you head off with your aunt and your dad, I wasn’t sure if we should wait or go to class,” Nadine whispered, not wanting ...