Chapter 27

Hudson walked out of the class, not saying anything to Amanda before leaving. This left Amanda completely confused. Before class, he was his usual self, but then she noticed he had stiffened and became distant once class began. She wondered what could have happened to change his mood so quickly. She went back through everything that was said between them, and it seemed normal. She even checked herself to make sure that she didn’t smell bad. She smelled like her usual self. She shook her head, not knowing what would make Hudson’s mood change so quickly. “Miss Stevens,” she heard the voice of the professor say behind her. Amanda had jumped a little; she hadn’t heard anyone walking up behind her. She wondered why her trusty instincts had been so faulty lately. She turned to the professor and gave him a half smile. “Morning, Professor Warren.” He smiled back and waited for a moment before continuing. “Did you ask Ruby about our past?” She nodded. “I did.” “Did she tell you the