FIVE

NORA

Couldn’t look him in the eye. Shame clouded my vision, my fingers tightening up into fists beside me as my gaze stayed glued on the floor. Should I have tried harder at controlling myself even though the sexual urges can never be tamed?

I could feel him getting closer, and my heart started racing as I stood there, frozen in place. The whispers of the other students grew louder, and I felt my face flush with embarrassment. Then, before I could even think, I felt a rush of adrenaline surge through my body.

With a strength I didn't know I had, I shoved him away and ran out of the classroom as fast as my legs would carry me. My heart was pounding in my chest, and I felt like I couldn't breathe. All I wanted was to get away from there.

I could feel tears welling up in my eyes as I ran, to where only heaven knows.

“Wait up, Nora.” I heard Lucan call out as he ran after me. His voice so pleading I was almost tempted to turn back around and let him catch up with me, I didn’t and kept