Scarlet The office looked the same as it always had—polished floors, muted tones, and the distant hum of printers and murmured conversations. But today, it felt different. Or maybe I was the one who had changed. I walked through the familiar hallways with purpose, my bag slung over my shoulder. The sooner I got this over with, the better. I have already sent the resignation to him, and as I was an intern; this was just a formality. One more tie severed. One step closer to freedom. I had worked at Blackwood Enterprises for nearly two months now, juggling school and my shifts, grateful for the opportunity despite everything that came with it. I have suffered a lot in these four walls of this office. Now? Now, I can’t take this anymore. My wolf stirred uneasily as I approached my desk

