#Chapter 31 – The trial.

Lila’s POV I can’t believe I messed up so badly that I presented Enzo’s portrait as my project in class. He was never going to forgive me for this. Maybe if I switched the portraits after hours. I sat in the student lounge which was oddly empty, and I could gather my thoughts. I was doing some homework, but I found it difficult to concentrate. I still hadn’t heard from Enzo all morning or afternoon and I was starting to wonder if he was going to return. He had to return; I still had his portrait. He would want that back so he could give it to his mother. Unless something happened…. Just as I was about to pull out my phone, I felt his presence. His scent roamed through the lounge causing my heart to pick up speed. Val perked her head up, taking in his scent as it grew more potent. I turned and saw him taking long strides through the lounge and in my direction. My mouth hung open when his aura was practically glowing around him. His dark eyes poured into