Chapter 169

Elodie's POV

The classroom smelled faintly of dry markers and polished wood, a dull background to the tension already crackling in the air.

When the teacher announced the new group assignments for the week, I froze just long enough to scan my list.

My group included Marnie—always loud, always competitive—and Felton, the quiet one whose sharp eyes missed nothing. Marnie’s smirk spread immediately