“Oh, my…” Skye gasped. She shook her head, smirking in amazement, “You really do have feelings for him.” She only half-joked before but now, she could see it in Xandra’s eyes. Compared to their color earlier, they currently had a darker hue. The frown lines between her eyebrows also became deeper. It was the reaction Skye expected when she admitted …

Skye cleared her throat, walking around the open space of the room. Her voice boomed and bounced off the walls. She narrated the following words as if she stood before a theater audience. “I wanted to transfer schools. I’ve thought of attending Woodlands Academy since I moved to town years ago but haven’t been able to for family reasons. This …

Emily stepped out of the restroom. Her foot nudged the door, closing it and almost tripping. She brushed her hands together and sneaked a glance around the hallway. She pressed her lips together at the empty space. That meant Alex met up with Skye already. Since it was just the two of them, Emily hoped things wouldn’t make a turn …

Skye gaped at the turn of events. She fluttered her eyes. Was she seeing things? Or was Xandra really in front of her? Her childhood friend stood before her with an impassive face. Her posture was stiff—as if imitating the pillar beside her. Her gray eyes crystallized like jewels. She couldn’t decide if Xandra looked like a mannequin or a …

Alex stepped back involuntarily. She hit Jae’s foot and looked over her shoulder. She mumbled an apology. Mentally, she criticized herself. She forgot that Skye’s step brother also went to the same school. She should have considered the possibility of running into him. If he figured out what they came for, they would be doomed. “Are you—” Jae began to …

Jae and Alex stopped over for some lunch before they continued the rest of the way. By the time they arrived at Freccia Prep, the students were in the middle of afternoon classes. The school buildings resembled an old medieval castle, leaving Jae in awe. The marble had worn out in time. Their once vibrant colors faded under the sun. …

Jae shook his head. The day seemed more of a dream than reality. Things paced a bit too fast for his liking. His father didn’t even say anything. He accepted this adventure and sold out his son to help out. Did he also feel like he had no say in the matter? Alex had dragged Jae out instantly when her …

“Are you sure about this?” Jae asked. He woke up this morning after a pleasant dream. Although he disliked Mondays, he got ready for school with more energy than usual. What he didn’t expect was to be pulled to the Principal’s Office just when he arrived. Not to mention, the number of people waiting for him there. After all of …

Logan wondered how much Alex knew about the breakup. Did she hear what happened? Did she pity him for it? It wasn’t a smooth breakup. Most people would have something to say when they first heard it—which was why most people didn’t know about it. Alex frowned, “Because you saw her with Jae in a compromising position?” Logan flicked her …

“You… can… cook?!” Alex exclaimed, “Are you supposed to be an expert chef?” How could a 14-year-old cook cream of mushroom soup? Did he make a roux? Or did he add the flour mixture when it boiled? Or was it actually just ready in a can and he just added some mushrooms and spices to make it fancy? Logan leaned …