Chapter 58.5 - Crossing Hearts

As the girls hastily fled the scene, the two guards approached cautiously. Their stern expressions softened with concern as they surveyed the moonlit backyard and discovered the unconscious figures lying on the ground.

"What's happened here?" one of the guards inquired, a note of urgency in his voice.

The other guard, his gaze sharp and discerning, examined the scene. The moonlight revealed the bruised and battered state of Ethan and the girl who had fallen victim to the earlier assault. The air hung heavy with tension and the unsettling aftermath of an altercation.

The guard's radio crackled to life, and he spoke into it, summoning additional assistance. "We need medical attention and backup in the academy backyard. It's an emergency."

While awaiting reinforcements, the guards maintained a watchful eye over the unconscious forms.

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"Umm...Thank you."