Chapter 23: His Rebellion

This wasn't a date; it was a kidnapping, plain and simple. The last thing Violet wanted was to spend any more time with this stalker, manipulator, emotionless jerk—you name it. But then again, she had no choice. If she was ever going to get out of this academy, she'd have to find some way to appeal to Asher. Hopefully.

So when Asher said, "You should sit," without the usual coercion following his command, Violet understood it was his way of giving her a chance to "behave" before he took away her choice altogether. The underlying threat was still there, just beneath the veneer of politeness.

Without a word, Violet walked over to the plush leather couch in Jameson's office and sat down. She could only hope that Principal Jameson would walk in at any moment and perhaps change the outcome of this situation.