The Fading Mark

POV: Avery

I didn't stop my frantic sprint until I reached the familiar confines of my empty dormitory. I slammed the heavy wooden door shut. The lock clicked, sharp and final in the quiet room. I leaned my back against the hard wood, my lungs burning as I dragged in ragged gasps of air. Maya wasn't back from her practicum yet, thank the Moon. I was terrified of facing anyone right now. I couldn'