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11: Questions
"W E A R E S O dead!" began Cassie after she, Natasha, Lucas and Bianca got back to the museum only to find out that everyone was gone — the students, that is.
"Hey, why were you following us?" Cassie turned to Bianca.
She gave a faked surprise expression.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"You..."
"Speaking of death," Lucas cut in, "Here comes Mr.Gilbert."
The History teacher appeared from an office while walking with a security guard. His face clearly showed he was furious or was it concern and/or relief?
"Where have the four of you been?"
"I was the one who saw them sneak out!" Bianca blurted out.
"Nice going, genius!" Cassie shot back, "and that's how I know you followed us!"
Bianca rolled her eyes.
"Ok, the important thing is that all of you
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