Elias’s POV

The moment they opened the safe room door, everyone rushed out like the air inside was choking them. My legs felt weak, but Ronan kept his hand on my back, guiding me through the hallway. The red lights were gone now, replaced with normal white ones, but it didn’t make the fear leave my chest.

Students whispered everywhere. Some talked too loudly, trying to sound brave. Some looked pale. Some kept saying the same things again and again.

“What happened?”

“Did you hear ...