Nia's heart was still racing as she walked back to her room with Khalil and Jewel. She couldn't believe what had just happened. She had almost been killed by a sage, and Khalil had saved her life.
As they walked, Nia noticed that Khalil's eyes seemed to be scanning the hallway, as if he were searching for something or someone. She also noticed that Jewel was walking closer to her than usual, as if she was trying to protect her.
Once they reached Nia's room, Jewel stood guard outside as Khalil closed the door. Khalil turned to her and said, "Nia, I need to tell you something. Something important."
Nia's heart skipped a beat as she looked at him. "What is it?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Khalil hesitated, as if he were unsure of how to proceed. "Nia, I know I told you yo
