Xylia's heart raced as she stepped out of the music room beside Aciel.
He held her hand firmly, refusing to let go as they walked down the hallway together.
Students immediately noticed them.
Whispers spread throughout the campus like wildfire.
Some looked jealous.
Others looked shocked.
But most agreed on one thing—they looked good together.
Xylia knew her family would never approve of her decision.
Her aunt certainly wouldn't.
But for the first time in her life, she refused to let them control her.
When they reached the parking lot, they found their friends waiting for them.
Liliana, Naomi, Zoey, Simon, Chris, Leiam, and the rest of the student council were all there.
Chelsea stood among them as well.
Xylia felt a pang of guilt.
After the incident involving Chelsea's position as vice president, they hadn't spoken properly. She wanted to reach out, but Ivan's constant presence had made it nearly impossible.
"Xylia!"
