Ember had been dreading this moment ever since she accidentally stumbled upon Drake leaving her dorm late at night. She hadn't meant to catch him, but now the consequences were unfolding before her in the most unpleasant way possible.
As she walked through the crowded school courtyard, Seraphina and Aurora blocked her path. Their faces were twisted in anger, jealousy radiating from their eyes.
"Going somewhere, Nerd?!" Seraphina started.
Ember tried to escape but the two just blocked her path again.
"You really think you're so special, huh?" Seraphina sneered, her voice dripping with contempt. "Seeing Drake sneak out of your room like that?"
Aurora chimed in, her voice laced with venom. "You were probably seducing him with your pathetic charms."
Ember's heart raced, and she felt a pa
