Before she could move, Ivan stopped her by gently grabbing her hand. When she turned back with questioning eyes, he didn't say a word. Instead, he took out his handkerchief and tied it around her neck. "The scent of your blood is spreading through the air," he murmured quietly.
"Oh," she breathed, touching her neck—only then realizing she was bleeding where Leah's nails had dug into her skin. A faint blush rose to her cheeks as she noticed people still watching her. "Thank you," she said softly.
With that, they followed Dante.
Damien, Cece, and Edward exchanged worried glances, wondering why Eve had been called to the Headmaster's office, but their concern eased when they saw Ivan walking beside her. Meanwhile, the rest of the students couldn't help but run their mouths once the pair left.
"Oh my god! Did that just happen?" one of the students whispered, his hands shaking.
