Zeda stood frozen, staring at the empty hallway arch where Vyr had stood mere moments ago.

Her mind was a roller coaster, every loop filled with the searing image of his eyes. What the hell just happened?

Before she could unfreeze from her shock, the door to her room swung open and Carrie stepped out, clad in a big T-shirt, shorts, and slippers.

“Here you are, girl! I was about to let the whole academy know I have a missing roommate,” she exclaimed.

She frowned when Zeda remained ...