Chapter 0506 I Lila’s POV “They found somebody dead?” I asked in a hoarse whisper, turning to face Enzo who had a grave look on his face. I knew from his face alone that it was true and suddenly my heart hurt. I had to lean against him to support the weight of my body before I completely fell over.

I felt dizzy, like wanted to pass out at any moment and my breathing became incredibly shallow.

Enzo didn’t answer me at first; he only looked beyond the area and at the many police cars that were parked in the lot, along with the ambulance.

“Like a student?” I continued to ask, staring at him still and unable to look away.

“Yes; a student,” he finally answered, audibly swallowing.

“Who?” I'wasn’t sure I wanted to know the answer, but the knot in my stomach wasn’t going to leave this alone.

“I'm not sure,” he said shaking his head. “I should have reported it sooner.” “You knew about it?” I asked, furrowing my brows together.

I stepped out of his strong embrace and peered up at him.

“I smelled something off earlier,” he admitted, meeting my eyes. “It smelled like rotting flesh; it was disgusting. Made me nearly throw up.

But the scent faded after a little while.” “What made it fade?” “Idon’t know...” he said, and the look on his face, I knew he was telling me the truth. “But it was after I saw—" His voice faded suddenly.

saw

and I saw that he was struggling with this next sentence; my stomach clenched at the very thought of what he was about

saw Rachel.” I gasped at his words and stepped even further away as if he had

she did this?” “Ididn’t say that,” he

it on your face,” I said, getting a bit worked

held me in place, forcing me to

say that,” he said much slower

body calming slightly, but not by

words from earlier

doesn’t mean I think she killed someone.” “Do we know

the police were saying. Moments later the EMTs were emerging from the main doors of

a blanket and shielded from onlookers. There were a lot of students who were watching

tears in her eyes, and she looked as if she was about to get sick. I was about to get sick as well and I needed to bury my face in Enzo’s chest

arms around me and held me tightly; not wanting

let me go.

they were saying. I purposely blocked them out, but I knew Enzo was listening ot

of death?” I

held onto my trembling body

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