#Chapter 32: The Graduate Tutor

Nina That night, the anonymous poster who referred to himself as “K” sent me his information. He was located a few hours away from me and seemed eager to make the drive to meet up. We’d meet in a public place, of course, and unbeknownst to K, I would have Luke standing guard across the street if anything went wrong. I knew it was stupid to meet up with strangers from the internet so quickly, but K didn’t know my real name or address, and I’d cover my hair and face with a hat, sunglasses, and a surgical mask. I didn’t tell anyone that I would be going to meet K except for Luke, and even with Luke I kept the information vague. “I’m meeting up with an internet friend in a couple of days,” I said on the morning of the next day as I walked to get breakfast at the dining hall. “I want you to keep watch from across the street if anything goes wrong. Just in case, you know?” Luke didn’t question it. He simply nodded and agreed to do whatever I needed. Once that wa