Sunshine, clear skies, and the three of them walking to their dorm after grabbing snacks from a busy street market. They were laughing about something Talia said, the wind warm against Eva’s face, her fingers sticky with melted chocolate.
And 4 guys came out of nowhere, cutting them off at the narrow turn between the buildings.
Eva Derrin
*froze*
Mira stepped in front of her. Talia tensed
Talia River
Just let us pass
*calm*
But they didn’t. One of the guys reached forward, brushing Eva’s arm like he owned it.
Eva Derrin
*flinch*
Lucieb shoved between them, not saying a word—just grabbing the guy’s arm and twisting it back like it meant nothing. Camden sprinted in behind him, yelling something loud and chaotic. Theo followed, quiet but fast, already shoving one of the others back.
It was wild. Sharp. Too fast to track.
Eva’s heart slammed against her ribs. Everything blurred—
And then Lucien jerked back.
Breath caught in his throat
Blood
Eva saw it before he reacted
A knife. Small. Pocket-sized. Barely a scratch to anyone else— it hit Lucien, his cheek scratched
Eva Derrin
LUCIEN!!!
*she yells*
He didn’t fall. Didn’t even flinch. Just turned and punched the guy so hard he dropped to the pavement.
Camden cursed and grabbed him. Theo got the others away.
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