ALEENA's PovThe clock on my nightstand beeped six thirty, and my stomach dropped.I had been sitting on my bed for an hour, knees pulled to my chest, trying not to think about where I was supposed to be at seven.Mira was still out, probably still on her date, and I was grateful. I did not want to explain where I was going.I just texted her that I would be away for a while, leaving out the main details.Then I stood up to find something to wear.“Wear something comfortable.” Professor Lorcan's voice echoed in my head and it sent a cold shiver down my spine.I was terrified, but the terror wasn’t the only thing making my heart beat faster than normal.My eyes scanned my closet, then I picked out an oversized sweater dress. It was comfortable, without buttons or zippers, and it was something that could slide off easily.I wanted to wear something else, but something made me go for the sweater dress— I pulled it over my head, putting it on.I hated myself for obeying that voice.I went
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