#Chapter 42 Research

Anila’s POV I was at an all-time high. I managed to trip Zach and pin him to the ground with my foot. Telling from the stunned look on his face and the slight redness around his nose when he looked up at me, it was clear he wasn’t expecting that. “I was caught off guard,” he muttered as I helped him to his feet. I arched my brow and gave him a look that only made him scowl. “Your arrogance won’t matter when it counts.” He shoved past me, leaving me watching after him with a frown. When it counts? What did that mean? By the time class ended, I was completely and utterly exhausted and I felt absolutely disgusting. I couldn’t wait to get back to my dorm and take a shower. Penny was finishing her conversation with her partner before she grabbed her things and joined me while I finished grabbing my things from the corner of the room. My eyes wandered over to Zach who was speaking to Professor Atlas. Zach’s eyes found mine as well and he held eye contact for a moment before I broke th