Chapter 160

Elodie’s POV

The hallway felt impossibly long.

My steps echoed against the polished floor, but Kiernan’s presence behind me made every sound feel like the air itself had weight.

I wanted to keep walking, to disappear into the crowd of students heading out, but I knew better than to try ignoring him.

“We’re walking in silence now?” he asked, his voice low, almost teasing.

“I—yes,” I stammered, s