Shifted Fate by Alicia S.Rivers

Is a mistake from the Moon Goddess 270

Chapter 270

Chapter 270

I walked past all the reporters and made our way inside to our seats. We sat down with the rest of the students, saying hi, and settling in before one guy turned to me with a sad look.

"I don't agree with what they are doing to you Amy." I looked, really looked, at Chad and raised an eyebrow. Look, I know we aren't really friends, and we have just had class together, but I know everything you and your dad have done for all of us. I may not like you personally, but your family doesn't deserve this bullshit." He shook his head. "We all talked about it, and all of us agree. They are painting a target on your back. This is happening today for a reason. I just wanted to warn you. And to let you know we all stand beside you." I stared at him for a moment, trying to figure out if he was serious. We had never been close. Sometimes I thought he even hated me. I think my face conveyed that when he smiled again. "Like I said, I don't like you, but you helped me. And my family. We won't stand by and watch it happen." He met my stare, and I could see he was serious. But everyone?

to me from other programs, and one by one they all bowed their heads. Almost our entire graduating class turned and nodded. I felt my eyes fill, and I had to turn away. My eyes turned back to

looked over at the crowd. His eyes landed on me for a second and I saw triumph on his face.. He thought he won, and he was standing there preening on the stage like a prized wolf. He pushed his chest out a little more and smiled. He was so sure he had won, but we would see who was smiling after everything was said and

We will begin the

walk, we have a guest speaker, and another set of announcements that aren't on the printed programs

ceremony.

sat while everyone delivered their speeches. First the teachers, then the heads student in each department. Then came the valedictorian speech. The teacher from the Art department was standing at the podium. "Please stand and join me in the pleasure of calling on our school's valedictorian. This student held the highest GPA, but she also helped this student body so much during these last few years. From helping support group causes, to volunteering her time to help with teachers scheduling, she has demonstrated not only a dedication to this school, but to our kind. She is a pillar of trustworthiness, steadfast dedication, and honesty." This speech was pointed, and I felt