Chapter 8

"Vivian!" I call, catching a glimpse of her down the hall. I race through students as they herd into the cafeteria. Her red hair bobs through the door and disappears as I slip past bodies. Once inside, I hurriedly make my way to their table, surprised to see everyone there. They look my way and I stand before them, my chest moving rapidly up and down.

"Wrenley," Vivian says brightly, "come on, sit down."

I place my bag on the table and take a seat beside her while eyeing the group. Imogen looks unbothered as usual. Eli and Elara are close, and Vivian is looking excitedly at me.

"Um, there's some stuff I want to ask you about," I say, catching Imogen's attention as well.

"Really? Did something happen?"