William stood outside the cabin, waiting for Emma.
His hands were tucked into his pockets as he looked around, taking in the area quietly.
It was a bright, calm day. The kind of day that felt perfect for an outing—warm sunlight, soft breeze, open sky.
But sadly, none of them could enjoy it. They were all trapped inside this huge compound until the contest ended.
The event would last more than a week, maybe even longer. And if a student had an emergency and needed to step outside, they would be instantly disqualified without any chance to explain.
That alone was enough reason for William to avoid breaking any rule, even if he wanted to.
"Hmm?" His brows pulled together as another thought drifted into his mind—one with him at the center of it.
Ever since he left the cabin and people began walking past him, their eyes kept lingering on him. And their thoughts… he could hear too many of them.
Naturally, none of them were kind.
