The Price of Silence

(Kaelen’s POV)

The heavy classroom door slammed against the frame, and I threw myself into the corridor before the latch could click.

Chloe was already ten yards ahead, marching fast on her low heels, clutching her designer bag against her ribs as if she were fleeing a crime scene. Her steps echoed sharp and loud against the polished floorboards.

I broke into a jog and closed the distance, re