CYNTHIA's P O V

School had just ended, and while I was packing my books, I saw Alex walking out of the classroom, but he stopped in front of the doorway. I knew he was waiting for me, but I needed to avoid him. I didn’t want to talk to him any longer.

I didn’t require another dramatic situation at this institution, and neither did anyone else around me. Stef bid goodbye to me after asking if I was okay for the second time, and I nodded as I watched her and Jace leave the room.

I used the back door to exit, so my attempt to escape away from...