Chapter 294

"Of course not," Citrine replied with a bright smile.

Then she glanced at him. "So, you're a Crestwood University student?"

Sebastian nodded. "Yeah, I'm a junior."

"But weren't you at Havencrest last year?" Citrine sounded surprised; she'd always assumed he was studying at Havencrest University.

Sebastian pressed his lips together, his eyes clouding for a moment before he explained, “My family lives in Havencrest. Last year, my mom got really sick and had to stay at Havencrest General. I took a year off so I could be there for her."

Citrine hadn't expected him to share something so personal. She hesitated, then asked quietly, "How is she now?"

He glanced at Citrine. "It's a chronic illness. She's been transferred to Crestwood Hospital now."

He didn't elaborate, and Citrine didn't press for more.

She didn't really consider them friends.

Her interest in him was deliberate, just as his in her seemed calculated.

Citrine

but every encounter since

needed to get to the training grounds, so she

as she arrived, Ingrid and

"Citrine, who was that ridiculously handsome guy you were

chimed in, eager for details.

simply said, "Just someone I've bumped into a

"Acquaintance? But you two looked

it. Without hesitating, she replied, "He's not my type. Honestly, I doubt I'm his,

like Sebastian, but not in a

reaction, Ingrid dropped the

roommate and nodded. "True. Our Citrine's so gorgeous-can't just pair her up

later, the shrill sound of a whistle signaled the start

broad shoulders and lean waist, his arms all toned muscle. Even

help but stare,

shot them a cold look.

down step by step, while Citrine and the others followed

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