Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 51

The small office was left with just Briar, Mia, and Joseph, the silence heavy with awkward tension. Mia’s eyes flickered nervously, dodging Briar’s gaze like it might set her on fire. Whenever their looks crossed, Mia’d jerk her head away.

Her pulse hammered. She was afraid that Briar might snap and turn on her next.

In all her years at school, Mia had seen her share of student spats, but nothing like Briar’s terrifying showdown in the dorm.

Besides Lydia, who’d taken the full force of Briar’s ire, Mia was probably the only one who’d caught that chilling glint in her eyes.

It wasn’t anger–it was colder, more unsettling. Briar’s stare was calm, almost serene, as if she saw right through them, brushing off their taunts with icy contempt.

It felt like staring into the eyes of a movie assassin, detached and untouchable.

If they dared push her again, Lydia’s bruised back would be the least of their problems.

Joseph, stuck in the uncomfortable middle, looked helpless.

He said, “Uh, Mia, why don’t we head to the library? Didn’t Professor Swift assign that brutal practice test? We still need to track down the

sources and answers.”

escape the stifling vibe, Joseph cleared his throat, offering a foolproof

like a lifeline. “Yeah,

bolted, her exit screaming of someone fleeing

Mia’s frantic retreat, then shifted to Joseph. “You should go too, Joseph. I’ve got a class soon,

nodded quickly. “Got it, Briar. Just make sure you lock the door

head, he was groaning. If word of this mess got to

getting targeted right at the semester’s start? That was a stain

in the office. As a freshman on her

in petty drama from the get–go.

into a

online,

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