Chapter 0390

Nina

"Fine," Selena said, slowly lowering the knife. "I'll go with you."

I let out a relieved sigh at Selena's words and smiled gently, then led her over to the door and opened it for her. She stepped out into the hallway, still avoiding eye contact, and walked alongside me with her head down. As we came out of the building and headed back out into the chaos, I was surprised to find that she continued to follow me with no complaints; although she didn't drop her knife.

Finally, we made our way back to the infirmary. Luke, Lori, and Jessica were guiding the refugees into the tunnels.

"I'm not going in there," Selena said, shaking her head and folding her arms across her chest when she saw where the refugees were headed. "No way."

"It's safer down there," I said, trying my best not to upset her even more. "I promise you won't need to be down there for long."

Selena stared at me warily for a few moments before finally sighing and storming off with the others. Just before she disappeared into the tunnel, I saw Jessica take the knife away from her with a look of disgust on her face, and I let out a sigh of relief to see that Selena was complying. I just hoped that she wouldn't cause any trouble down there.

her run off, but try not to freak her out. I'm trying to keep her on our side. She's the only

watched as he jogged off to gather more students. Then, Lori

Jessica said. When I turned to face her, I noticed that her expression was stem. She seemed to have fiercely made up her mind, and if there was

sure?" I asked nervously. "You guys don't have to if you

not. We're your friends, and we can't just sit around and hope

wouldn't be fair to expect that of them. Maybe this was how Enzo

said finally. "Just promise that you'll

Jessica said

smile.

Lori's words made me worried. I pictured Enzo fuming on his own in the locker rooms as he tried to pull himself together after everything that had happened. He was trying so hard to be a perfect leader right now that he had shoved down the fact that he was battered and exhausted from everything, and it made me realize that I needed to check on him. Without another word, I

room door open. I was met with the sound

the shower. He was standing there beneath the steaming hot water with his head bowed and his hand pressed against the wall. He looked up and saw me, and shot me a

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