Alle Kapitel von LOOM OF THORNS : Kapitel 11 – Kapitel 13

MARY’S POV"The spiritual man judges all things, yet he himself is judged of no man." (1 Corinthians 2:15)The air in the room was thick with the scent of cheap air freshener and disinfectant; the heat of five bodies packed into a space meant for two hung in the air. I sat at the head of the circle, my Bible open to the Book of Proverbs. My phone vibrated continuously inside my denim skirt pocket.I didn't flinch. I kept my eyes closed, my lips moving in a silent, rehearsed prayer, but my mind was miles away, standing under a Neem tree. I could still feel the rush of power I’d felt when I called Rebecca a harlot. It had felt better than any sermon I’d ever preached.For years, I had been the "Senior" in the Choir department. I had put in the hours, memorized the scriptures, composed the songs, and read my books. But then came Rebecca. The "quiet" girl who didn't even try to be a star, yet the lecturers spoke her name with reverence. I re

BECCA’S POVThe night in the Elite Hostel hadn't been the scandal the campus imagined. There was no sin, only a heavy silence. The fluorescent light flickered overhead, humming a low, irritating tune that matched the headache blooming in my head. I sat up, the "KING’S COURT" logo on my chest feeling like a brand of iron.Across the room, Josh was a shadow against the morning light. He looked smaller. The "business alliance," the "lost drive," and Ada’s venom had stripped away the gold leaf of his reputation."Becca?" his voice was raspy, tentative.I didn't look at him. I reached for my bag, my fingers brushing the Bible I’d clutched all night. "Don't, Josh. The sun is up, let's prepare for school. If it's not about the drive, we have nothing to discuss."I showered and stepped out to find a shopping bag containing two dresses and underwear. I felt a flush of shock and deep embarrassment. I dressed quickly, realizing he&rsqu