Emily’s POV “Where is he?” I asked immediately.“Uhm… he’s outside…”I didn’t wait for her to finish. I was already moving—no, running.By the time I got there, I was breathless.Lucien stood a few steps ahead, speaking to Malric. Adrian was there. His parents too.Of course they were.They all turned the moment they noticed me approaching.Lucien smiled, already lifting a hand to wave me over.Malric said nothing. He simply raised his hand, just slightly, and crooked a finger in my direction.I didn’t hesitate.I went to Malric.The moment I got close enough, his arm slid around my waist, pulling me firmly against him—like a silent reminder to everyone where I belonged.Subtle. Not subtle at all. I didn’t miss the shift in Adrian’s expression. Or his parents’.Good.“You saw the letter, right?” Malric asked, his voice low beside my ear.“Yes,” I said, unable to hide the excitement in my voice as I turned slightly to Lucien. “How—”“Bonnie confessed,” he said. “She’s been suspended f
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