Adrian, a few other students we met along the way, and I walked together toward the teachers' area.
As we passed through the forest path, especially with the light growing dim, my foot caught on tree roots several times. My mind wasn't fully present. Adrian's words earlier had left me too anxious to focus.
"Careful, Clar!" Adrian said when I stumbled again.
His firm hand wrapped around my waist, pulling me upright with a quick, steady motion. His other hand brushed my lower back, supporting me until my footing was stable again.
"Thanks," I said absentmindedly.
What Adrian had told me weighed heavily on my mind.
It turned out Tessa wasn't just anyone. She was Edwin's cousin, which meant she was my cousin too.
My mother's wealthy mother from another pack was the sister of Tessa's grandfather. Basically, my maternal grandmother came from the Grey Pack.
