BELLA POV
Suddenly—
Outside—
NEIGHHHH—SNORT—STOMP.
I jumped.
"Is someone outside?!" I whispered, heart racing.
"I don't know," Teacher replied.
I tiptoed to the door and peeked out.
Nothing.
Just trees.
Wind.
And Emperor.
Standing exactly where we left him.
I stepped outside slowly.
He snorted again and tossed his head dramatically.
I put my hands on my hips.
"What is it, Emperor?" I whispered. "Why are you yelling? Are you trying to announce to the whole forest that we're hiding here? Are you a spy? Did they bribe you with carrots?"
He snorted louder.
Stomp.
Stomp.
His ears flicked.
His tail swished.
Honestly?
He looked offended.
"Ohhh," I said, narrowing my eyes. "You're not a spy. You're dramatic."
He lowered his head and puffed warm air into my hair.
I flinched. "Okay! Personal space!"
Then—
tap.
Something touched my shoulder.
I spun around ready to fight, swing, bite, scream—
It was Logan.
I grabbed my chest. "Gosh! You scared me!"
He looked…
