C13 Meeting

“Teacher Cassie, this is my father, Liam Chapman,” Lukas says with pride. “Father, this is Teacher Cassie.”

When Liam Chapman approaches, I stand up and step back, hitting the back of my knee on the couch. His dark eyes are trained on me. He stretches his hand, and I retreat from him.

“Nice to meet you,” he says. He takes my hand and shakes it. His grip is solid and warm