Sofia
The gates of Crescent Dominion Academy gleamed under the morning sun—wrought iron woven into traditional symbols of excellence, legacy, and wealth. To the human world, it was one of the top elite private academies in Moonveil, known for its rigorous academics, old-money students, and ivy-covered prestige.
I had walked through these gates a hundred times before, but this time was different. This time, I wasn't walking in alone.
Theo held my hand, fingers laced tightly with mine, as if he were daring anyone to challenge us. Maybe he was. We'd barely made it two steps into the quad before heads turned and whispers rippled like wind through dry leaves.
"Is that… Sofia? With Theo Laurent?"
"No way. He never dates."
"They were all over each other at the gala last night. Did you see t
