As the school bell rang, signaling the end of the day, students poured out of their classrooms and into the bustling corridors. Evelyn gathered her belongings, her mind still swirling with thoughts of the unusual events of the past few days. Her grandfather's visit, the strange aura at school, and Alaric's enigmatic presence weighed heavily on her. She felt a mixture of curiosity and unease, unsure of what the future held.
Making her way to the main entrance, Evelyn planned to head home quickly. She wanted to talk to her father about what she had been experiencing and maybe even ask her grandfather if he had any new insights. As she stepped out into the afternoon sun, the warmth on her face did little to ease the tension she felt.
