Luna didn't tell anyone about her suspicions.
Not about the orchestrated test. Not about the figure watching from the shadows. Not about her growing certainty that someone at Silverwood wanted her pushed to breaking point.
She kept her head down. Trained. Studied. Survived.
But everything felt different now.
Two days after the rogue creature trial, Professor Thorne announced a change in training schedule.
"First years who successfully completed the forest test will advance to intermediate training. The rest of you stay here with basic drills."
Luna's stomach dropped. Only three teams had succeeded. Nine students total out of thirty-five first years.
Nine students including her.
"Advanced training meets at the north field. Upperclassmen will be joining you. This is not a reward. Thi
