"While we can protect you from outside threats, the same cannot be said when students themselves engage in nefarious activities…. actions that harm other fellow students. I must remind you that such behaviour carries severe consequences, far graver than mere expulsion. And, unfortunately, that is precisely what occurred last week."
As Headmaster Charles spoke, Eve's heart skipped a beat, guessing exactly what was coming next. She felt a flicker of panic at the thought of her name being called out, but Ivan wrapped his hand around hers, giving it a gentle squeeze with quiet reassurance.
She looked at him and gulped as she tried to keep her bubbling anxiety at bay, but he only gave a slight shake of his head, as if telling her nothing that she was thinking was going to happen.
