#Chapter 61: Caught

Audrey As I made my way to the dean’s office, my heart was pounding so hard I could feel it in my throat. Tina gripped my arm beside me, her eyes wide. “You know you don’t need to come,” I said softly as we walked through the halls together. “Whatever it is, I’ll take the blame. You and the others won’t get in trouble.” Tina shot me a withering look over her shoulder. “Like hell I’ll just let you take the fall like that.” “Yeah, well… I’m the one who let Edwin be our model. You guys didn’t even know.” I stopped and turned to Tina. Up ahead, the door to the dean’s office sat waiting. “Please, Tina. I’ll meet you back at the dorms later.” My friend opened her mouth to refuse, but then snapped it shut again when it was clear that I wasn’t going to back down. Finally, she nodded stiffly and turned on her heel, scurrying away down the empty halls. I was glad that classes were in session, leaving me blissfully alone and unseen by prying eyes… So I could sh