GENA’S POV
As I was heading back to my cabin, I noticed Jenny and her friends having a good time. I smiled since it was only now that I noticed mortals becoming friends with others who were not of their own kind. Because my parents’ stories about mortals were different. Even still, I remembered Shranaia’s expression when her companion was in danger. She is willing to put her life in danger to save it.
I simply sighed and turned to walk home. When I turned back, though, I was startled to see Jenny’s brother, Eliot, standing in front of me. I gripped my chest and scowled at him.
“You surprised me,” I said, then took a deep breath and started walking.
“You’ve been standing there for a while; you didn’t even come close to them,” he said as he joined me on the walk.
“I still need to study
