The aura of tension and danger was around us. Students dashed for their classes, but they slowed and then stopped to watch the standoff. No one said a thing. I wasn’t sure if I was even breathing. Sebastian laughed—or tried to laugh. It fell short and came out sounding angry. “Mason, nice of you to sneak up behind me.” I tensed. Mason pushed something against my hand. “I was waiting for Sam.” Opening my hand, I took my phone from him and tucked it into my purse. I could feel the anger rising in Mason. He wasn’t doing or showing anything, but I felt it from
