Clementine POV

Long tables, noisy surroundings, cheerful Vampire Academy students sitting in floating chairs in front of the floating table full of food and a friendly music make up our celebration today. I was at the Vaughns' table, Fin was next to me and Creed was in front of me, which made me nervous. After Fin and I avoided Creed earlier, Creed became quiet and didn't look at me. I turned to Fin who held my hand under the table. He turned to me then smiled and looked back to the front.

"Students listen." We are surrounded by the Chairman's behavior. He was holding a wine glass with only animal...