Brielle’s POVWe both disconnected instantly. My hands were trembling so violently that I had to clear my throat just to squeeze out a quick, "Thanks," hoping Jackson wouldn't get the completely wrong impression of what he just walked into.My eyes darted nervously between Jackson and Professor Lucian. Lucian looked thoroughly disgruntled by the interruption, but he quickly masked it. He gave Jackson a firm tap on the shoulder before turning his intense gaze back to me."Be careful next time. The floor can be quite slippery," he warned, his voice deep and caring. He heaved a heavy sigh, his eyes still practically burning holes into me."Yeah," was all I could stutter out.I didn't waste another second. I bolted toward the elevator, catching a final glimpse of Jackson, who looked entirely frozen in shock, completely unable to process what he’d just witnessed.Honestly, if Jackson hadn't barged in exactly when he did, Professor Lucian would have bitten me. He would have marked me right
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