CHAPTEE 13
SEVEN WEEKS
MARA'S POV
Dr. Leslie led us out of the conference room and into the hallway. As we crossed to the hallway opposite us, I glanced down at where Dr. Alexander had been–where we had bumped shoulders. I could still hear the squeak of his shoes as he stopped and the scent of his perfume still lingered in the air.
I was already lost in thoughts when I felt a hand touch my shoulder. Jolting out of my daze, I turned to see Lila staring at me, a confused look in her eyes.
“Mara," she called, a tone of concern in her voice. “You look really pale. Are you alright?"
“Yeah, yeah," I said with a forced smile as I wiped my sweaty brow with the back of my hands. “I'm fine, really. Let's just… let's get going.”
I inhaled sharply, locking fingers with Lila and pulling her
