e dropped to her knees. "Mr. Phillips, I honestly had no idea who you were. I

ntion to the principal, his words coming out cold and

. He simply turned and walked ou

o get back before the next bell rings. Ms. Watson stuck her neck out f

ied Kaitlin's bruised ch

eved and hurried

efore she finally spoke up. "Mr. Phillips, I can just call

the road. "I said I wou

a quiet sigh and gave in. "Th

isk to protect Khloe. If you ever need anything, just ask." Dominic u

milies had their o

Dominic figured that as long as she wasn't asking for

Khloe's teacher. Looking out for her is my responsibil

reaction. He sounded almost impressed when he replied, "Ms. Watson, with your kind

grow and learn, no matter what kind of trouble comes our wa

o wonder Khloe always talked ab

felt something unfamiliar stir inside. "Khloe's l

pulled up in front

then went inside to g

t in the hallway, lean

r glanced at the clipboard and

the office, Kaitlin mi

again, louder this t

body tensed whe