#Chapter 95 Renee

Going back to classes would have been great if I'd made it to my first one before the whispers started. “She’s the one suing Brightclaw, right?” “Did you see all the testimonies from those guys?" "Sounds like Vivian is a total snake.” “You think she'll get off?" "Can we ask her?" “I heard they used to be friends. Who needs enemies, right?" Everywhere I went, people turned their heads to stare. Some out of curiosity, some out of sympathy, and some, just waiting for me to crack and everything to go back to normal. I got through classes, shoulders straight, head up, like Arielle taught me. I wasn't alone. Not anymore, at least, and now that I was Ms. Mountainhowl, no one was going to come after me, no matter their ties. Knowing that my bodyguard was nearby, made me feel a lot better, but I felt eyes drilling into me with every step. Neil had offered to walk with me between classes today, but I’d turned him down. I needed to prove to myself more than anyone that I could