A few weeks had passed and Lireal and Mai had become close friends. They spent most of their free time together, exploring the school grounds, studying together, or just talking about their dreams and aspirations. Despite not having their own wolves yet, they found solace in each other's company and didn't let it define their self-worth.
As they were walking to lunch, two older girls approached them. They were tall and skinny. One girl had long blonde hair and blue eyes while the other had a red pixie cut with green eyes.
"If it isn't the new girl," said the blonde girl, her voice dripping with condescension.
Lireal looked at Mai, whose head was faced downwards. "You are?" asked Lireal.
"I am Scarlet, and she is Amber...you must be Lireal," said the redhead, glancing at her dismissive
