chapter 12

Abbie I rush out of Gannon’s room, carrying his dirty laundry and grabbing Liam’s basket, which is neatly set outside his door. As I rummage through my pockets to slide Liam’s key back under his door, Gannon speaks, startling me. “He gave it to you, Abbie. That means he doesn’t want it back,” he says. I pause, staring at the key in my hand. Reluctantly, I nod and pocket it, but before I can move, Gannon holds his hand out. “Here,” he says. I open my palm, and he drops a key into it. “My room key,” he adds simply, grabbing the basket beside me. I try to take it from him, not wanting to get in trouble with Clarice, but he shakes his head and starts walking. I follow him, quickening my pace as he turns toward the kitchens when I see Beta Damian also on the bottom floor talking to Clarice. “Beta Damian, I’m sure she wouldn’t have gone in his room without permission—” Clarice’s voice cuts off as Gannon bumps into my back, coming up behind me. “Morning Abbie,” she says awkwardly so I know Da