Chapter 54

The next morning, Talia and Damon were preparing to leave for a field trip. They were asked to assemble outside the assembly ground with their classmates.

Talia was done dressing, while Damon was busy adding finishing touches to his looks.

Talia grabbed her bag from beside her bed. At the same time, Damon reached for his own bag on the desk.

Their hands brushed, just for a second but Talia jerked her hand back like she'd been burned. 

She snatched her bag quickly and held it against her chest.

Her heart was racing and blood was rushing to her feet. She was becoming more and more sensitive to...