Chapter 9 - Hana

I’ve managed to avoid all THREE of these men for two weeks. Albert has been unavoidable due to my class, not that I’ve let myself be in the same space as him beyond the required class time. I’d even gone to the registrar’s office to see if I could switch to a different class, citing that having the one-night class was causing an imbalance in my studies. They, of course, told me no, as the other classes were full.

I’ve done my best to ignore him after classes. My current situation is proof that ignoring him only strengthened his resolve. When he got me alone, I’d been prepared for a fight. I was ready to stake him if it became necessary. His throwing my weapon aside wouldn’t stop me if I felt put in a life-or-death situation. I could retrieve my stake; if not, it wasn’t my only weapon. And the only reason he could disarm me was by using my title.

I’ll admit it startled me. I feared how much Albert managed to learn about me in such a short time. I’d never forgive myself if I endanger