Teasing Evangeline was fun. Seeing her expression change had become one of the things Damon had come to like.
Originally, they would always butt heads in the academy.
Evangeline had her own ideals, while Damon was a pessimist who shot them down at every opportunity.
Now, after months trapped in a death zone, he missed those calm days at the academy—when they could just be students, not hardened survivors.
Well, that was true for them. Even back in the academy, Damon was trying to survive, always thinking of survival, always scheming where his shadow's next meal would come from.
He was always caught between hunger and starvation, all while evading anyone who might discover his dark secrets.
Damon couldn't help but miss those days.
Back then, being investigated by the Student Council President, Lilith Astranova, had been terrifying.
But right now? He couldn't help but miss her…
