Charis
I backed away.
"No—wait, don't—!"
But the sentinels were faster and stronger. My struggles were futile as they removed my shirt and outer clothes, and soon, I stood in front of headmistress Vale in nothing but my bottoms and the bandage around my chest.
"Leave us," the headmistress instructed the sentinels, who exited without a word.
When we were finally alone again, she began to laugh—the sound echoing through her office. She stood from her desk and walked around to where I stood shivering from both the cold and terror.
"Oh, sweet girl," she said mockingly. "Do you know the penalty for Identity fraud?"
I said nothing. My throat had closed up, and my heart thudded painfully in my ears.
She circled me, a hint of amusement in her eyes as she leaned closer.
