Violet's back was pressed firmly against the wall, her heart pounding so furiously as she stared into the abyss where Richmond's eyes had once been. Holy creator of the universe.What in the hell was going on in this school?
Suddenly, as abruptly as they'd changed, Richmond's eyes shifted back to normal. The tension in the room eased instantly as he threw his head back and burst into laughter. The rich, deep sound echoed off the walls, incongruously carefree.
"I don't think I'll ever get over scaring newbies like this," he said, wiping a nonexistent tear from his eye.
He stared at Violet who looked like every atom of blood had been drained from her life, saying, "You took it well, to be honest. Most first-timers usually run out of my office screaming."
"Although," he added with a cackle that reminded Violet of an old-school villain, "they have no choice but to come back for their counseling session."
