Chapter39:

I was waiting for Max and Grace. I haven't seen them since Dastien ordered him to meet with his father. I didn't want them in any trouble because of me. I had looked at every coming face in the cafeteria.         "Hi," Suddenly Silver's voice came from behind me. Pulling me out of my thoughts.        My head jerked to the door. Silver and Elizabeth were coming toward me, holding a broad smile, looking relieved. I jumped out of my seat and rushed at them. My eyes brimmed with tears. I missed them.         I hugged them. They curled their arms around me. I felt warm. Hot tears rolled down my skin.          "How are you doing?" Elizabeth asked softly, yet her tone indicated her worry.         They glanced at my face when I pulled back, "Oh! I hate you both." I wasn't supposed to show happiness at their arrival. They didn't call me nor send any messages.         "Emma," Silver embraced me again, "I know we're horrible friends. We can't risk losing you. It was adventure-less and a pain in t