Kira
I froze the moment I heard Asher’s voice behind me. There was no time to think, no chance to come up with a clever excuse or hide anywhere better. My heart hammered in my chest as I slowly stood up, hands trembling.
I was so doomed.
“Hey,” I whispered, forcing a smile and hoping I didn't look like I wanted to cry.
“Kira?” Mrs. Barnes exclaimed, rushing towards me with her husband trailing behind. “There you are! We’ve been worried sick.”
Mr. Barnes rubbed his chin, frowning. “You gave us quite a scare, young lady. Where did you go? Are you hurt?"
I swallowed hard. “I’m okay,” I said softly, trying to sound more composed than I felt. “I just… ahh needed some space.”
I couldn't very well tell them that I had been in Xavier's bed, my parents were going to kill me.
Mrs. Ba
