Assigned to my tormentor

Noya's pov

I hummed softly as I selected a new book to read.My fingers flicked through the pages of the thick hardcover novel that I had found while rifling it in. My eyes skimmed over the text before focusing on the blurb on the back cover.

My lips twisted into a smile at the words I read through. I was excited to delve into another world just like the last book I read. It lived up to its name and I found myself enjoying it.

Only that this time just like I did the day before I would not read it in the library. Since the day Sherry had confronted me I had chosen to read in the privacy of our room where I knew she dared enter.

Although I never got to ask Niklaus if all she had said was true. I consoled myself with his words that she meant nothing to him and hoped that it was true.

I strode towards the exit. Pulling the door open to see Jessica standing there. It caught me off guard.

"Jessica."

I didn't miss the sharp glare she gave me.

For how long had she been here? I wondered as