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.”

the stifling vibe, Joseph

it like a lifeline.

grabbed her books and bolted, her exit screaming of someone

should go too, Joseph. I’ve got a class soon, so I’ll

it, Briar. Just make sure you lock the door

this mess got to Joshua, their

the semester’s start? That was a stain on the Traditional Medicine Department’s

office. As a freshman on her first day, she

here she was, tangled in petty drama

it, reassembling it into

she went online, a message popped

sent: [Hey, Briar! How’s life in Dasmieca

tapped out: [It’s fine. A bit

back: [Babe, if you’re bored, check the job board! People are dying to

replied: [I’m on a

jobs are easy money–a few clicks and you’re done. Weren’t you just saying