Selene’s POV

The water splashed just inches from my exam sheet. Instinctively, I jerked my chair back, narrowly avoiding the mess. Elara’s cronies had made their move, but I was faster than they anticipated. My heart raced, but I didn’t let it show on my face. Instead, I calmly wiped the edge of my desk, trying to ignore the small group of girls sneering at me. Their plan had failed, but the smug look on Elara’s face made me uneasy. She wasn’t upset. In ...