43 - Oakley.

I return to the classroom, feeling chaotic.

Henley's parents will visit within the day, and they will not be happy. This means I'll have to pay a settlement, even though they signed the agreement, which detailed that SA and its staff have no responsibility for death or injury caused by classmates. However, there is no reasoning with grieving parents, even if they often are only grieving the loss of an heir rather than a child.

I run a school for the spawn of monsters, and money would assuage only a monster at the loss of a child.

I run a hand through my hair and slump behind my desk.

The class is quiet as they continue to work. Natalya stands after I return, placing the essay on my desk. "All done."

I nod and wave my hand. "You may leave."

The rest of the class isn't far behind until only Eva is left. She's a welcome distraction after the shit I just witnessed. She stands once we're alone and walks over to the desk, smiling hesitantly at me. "Here you go, sir."

I growl, knowing she's