MARA’S POV
The cafeteria was loud and full of life, but at the same time it felt so empty.
Trays clattered over tables, chairs scraped the floor and laughter echoed through the entire room. It was a joyful atmosphere, but none of it seemed to resonate with me. I was seated at the corner table that was right beside the window. My fork danced uselessly over my food that I had long forgotten. I can’t remember the last time I had developed an appetite.
My eyes trailed to the empty seat in front of me. Eira should have been seated right there.
The thought struck my mind, making my chest burn with pain. Whenever the doors to the cafeteria opened, a dumb part of me expected her to walk in, like nothing had happened...like she hadn’t just disappeared into thin air. I could imagine her eyes li
