The next day, the literature lecture hall is buzzing with the chaotic energy of a new semester, but my entire focus is locked on the door.When Julie finally walks in, my heart does a familiar, violent flip—but the mate-bond immediately spikes with a cold, protective alarm.The bubbly, radiant girl from yesterday is gone. Her shoulders are slumped, her eyes are cast downward, and the brilliant light in her dark brown gaze is completely clouded over.She spots me and walks over, forcing a small, fragile smile that doesn't even come close to reaching her dimple. "Hey, bestie" she whispers, her voice lacking all its usual pop."Hey" I say softly, my instincts instantly roaring at me to stand up, to pull her into my arms, and to fight away whatever made her look this small. "Are you okay, Julie? You look tired.” I whisper.As soon as we sit down in the back row, the professor starts lecturing, but Julie doesn't even open her notebook. She stares blankly at the chalkboard for ten minutes
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