Chapter 18

Cirilla's point of view

I woke up in the morning and headed out to school. I was almost there when my phone beeped loudly.

A message. From Niko. He still wasn't back in town from his trip to his family house in Nevada. I released a small smile, reading through his message.

'Won't be back till tomorrow. Take care Ciri. Please be safe!'

A warm feeling enveloped my heart. It was nice to know that someone cared for me. I kept walking to school and a few more minutes later I was there. I headed straight to class. My eyes silently scanned the hallways for Lyra and the guys.

I honestly couldn't believe how well we all clicked. It's a sheer wonder to me. I never had so many friends before. Back then I just didn't care. Mum and I were always on the move anyway. No point in establishing any sort of relationship. But now things had changed. I had friends, to begin with, and there was Mason.

I jerked alarmed when s