Chapter 246

"Isla, what’re you doing up? Why’re you here?" Quinn Steele asked, already frowning as he saw her dazedly stand there, her eyes practically sparkling like cartoon hearts. Gosh... how could someone look this good even in the middle of the night? "Uh, I came to ask for leave. I might have to skip training tomorrow ‘cause I’m going back to Halewick to see my dad. Vanessa’s going with me. Thought I’d wait here and let you know so you don’t show up and wonder where I am." Isla smacked her lips—she really did need to go. Her dad was awake now, and Lucas Collins had already found out. If Lucas had anything to do with that accident back then, then Charles could be in danger too. Quinn nodded, clearly already aware. Then he glanced at his watch and frowned deeper. "It’s ten already. Dorm curfew’s in effect. You can’t go back now. You’ve got my number—why didn’t you just call?" What he didn’t say was: Did you really have to pull this kind of stunt? Hearing that the dorms were already closed, Isl