Chapter 37

Violet

When Cole pulled into the drop-off area, I practically threw myself from the car. Shouting a hasty ‘see ya’ over my shoulder, I charged down the floral lined path and towards the front doors which were propped open for this morning’s rush of students.

I could hear Cole shout something, but his voice was swallowed by the thrum of chattering students, many of which were talking about me since they’d seen me exit his car. After thwarting Roselle’s line of questions and leaving her to conjure up whatever scenario she wanted, I met with Olive before our first class.

We crept around the halls, undoubtedly avoiding Blaze, as we whispered about what went down last night. Olive had heard from many others that I was spotted being dragged out of the party by none other than Hael. As it happens with rumors, there were varying accounts of what people say they saw.

“Did he really drag you out by your hair?” Olive hissed quietly, narrowing her eyes, and snarling at a group of girls who slowed