Amelia POV
The bell rings signaling the end of another miserable day for me. As of late, I’ve been incredibly irritable, and I don’t know why. Even Keira has been restless.
I sigh as I grab my bag to follow the others out.
“Miss Rose, a word with you please.”
I pause, slowly turning around as my stomach twists in knots. I’ve never been asked to remain after class before.
Did I do something wrong?
Mr. Rock’s head tilts to one side as he closely examines me, motioning me to come to him.
I nervously follow suit.
The other students exit ahead of us, leaving me alone with him.
“Yes?” I ask almost timidly.
He opens his drawer, pulls out a graded test paper, then takes his time studying me as if searching my soul for some secret.
Finally, he speaks, turning the paper to me. “Are you aw
