Chapter 272

The SUV remained quiet as we made our way across campus. I climbed into the middle seat next to Ashley and she reached over and put her arm around me, which was comforting, but I still wasn’t looking forward to this meeting. I decided I would just sit there and get through it and only open my mouth if I was asked a direct question.

Aurora pulled the SUV to a stop at the curb, and I knew I had to get out because no one else in the back could move until I did so. I sucked in a deep breath and reached for the handle. Cadence waited for me on the sidewalk and patted me on the shoulder. I don’t think she realized exactly how I was feeling. I’m sure she thought I was upset about Bonnie and that I was tired, but beyond that, I don’t think she knew how I felt betrayed by my own team and angry at virtually everyone sitting in that room waiting on us.

I walked in and noted the scent of coffee in the air, which made sense because everyone was tired, even t