Chapter 110

I had slept peacefully, knowing today was the day I would get a bit closer to my goal.

By now, the feeling of James’ arm around my shoulder was already something I had gotten used to. We walked through the cafeteria toward the special room where Elyx would apparently have his lunch.

The area was in the center of the cafeteria, surrounded by glass windows so everyone could see them. Even though I had only interacted with Elyx for a few minutes, I read him well enough to assume it was so he could make a point about being above the rest.

Students’ eyes were glued to us as we stepped closer. I ignored the looks, but James glared at those around us.

“We don’t have to do this,” he whispered beside me.

“Why not?”

“I went a few times, and these people aren’t your people,” he said quietly, like he was trying to save me from embarrassment. “This isn’t your thing.”

“Says who?” I shot back with a smirk. “Calm your tits, Jimmy. We just met—you do