I held my breath as he continued drilling holes into my eyes, my face, and the rest of my body.

Why does this guy have to humiliate me? I don't want to be embarrassed, especially not in front of the evil witch standing nearby. I'm sure she’s thrilled right now. I stole a quick glance at Samantha. Of course, she was grinning from ear to ear. What a stupid witch!

I turned my gaze back to Romeo, this time with the corners of my mouth curling into a sweet smile. I was glad to see that he wasn't back to chatting with his friends; his eyes were still fixed on...