Charis
Something stirred in my chest. They could insult me, could try to intimidate me, but attacking my family—even my complicated relationship with my father—crossed a line.
"You know what I think?" I said, my voice dropping to a whisper that carried through the silent corridor. "I think you're threatened. I think you've spent so long being the most powerful girl in your little pond that you're terrified of what happens when someone like me shows up.
Miranda's face flushed red. "You don't know who you're talking to."
"Then enlighten me," I said cocking my head.
"My name is Miranda Peters, a member of the student council. I can make your life very easy," she paused, "…or very difficult."
I leaned closer as if I wanted to share a secret. "Difficult has been my life's speciality."
Rita pushed past Miranda and came towards me with a scoff, "You think you're clever? Girls like you—"
