Everyone in the room seemed to breathe more cautiously—as if afraid the wrong exhale would set Kieran off.
Nellyx remained sitting behind the deans squeaky clean desk.
She looked to be somewhat more tired than she was when she had seen them in the infirmary.
Visible bags could be seen under her eyes.
But regardless, that didn't stop her from addressing the current issue at hand.
She cleared her throat momentarily, before she continued.
"Kieran Marcoth, as much as I wish to believe you, I must say that I can't. And as illogical as it may seem, I can't let you leave this room either, till this matter has been completely dealt with," Nellyx said with a stern look on her face.
Kieran looked more confused than angry at this point.
But even before he could say a thing, two more teachers entered into the room, each dressed in the school's defense battle suits.
