Stella Lockheed My heart was pounding in my chest like a runaway drumbeat as the dreaded moment arrived. The one where I had to interact with the enigmatic vampire seated beside me – Adrian. I sneaked a glance in his direction, and to my utter annoyance, he seemed utterly bored, as if he couldn't care less about the whole situation. Seriously, what was with this guy? Did he have a perpetual 'whatever' attitude? Professor Elysia's voice cut through the air like a whip, and I jolted in my seat. "Let's not waste any more time," she barked, her tone leaving no room for argument. She began to distribute thick potions books to each of us, and I accepted mine with a feeling of impending doom. With the books in hand, I watched as Professor Elysia performed some kind of magical maneuver, lifting