Faye had missed break and an entire class period. By the time she was finally done with the girls, the gym looked as though a small battle had taken place inside it. The girls had been dismissed, and Glenda had been returned to her original state.
The strange burning sensation had disappeared completely, but the experience had left her deeply traumatised. She was still lying on the gym floor, staring blankly at the ceiling, her breathing uneven and her body too exhausted to move.
Faye glanced at her before turning towards Malo. She told him to carry Glenda to the nurse's office, and he did as instructed. He approached the girl, bent down and carefully lifted her from the floor. Glenda didn't protest or even look at him. Her eyes remained fixed on nothing in particular.
After Malo left with her, Faye finally turned her attention towards the remaining people.
Peamah and Nathan were still there.
