Nova’s first weekend away from the dorm was everything she needed it to be. She had been looking forward to the cabin getaway, especially after the chaos of the first few days of college. The music, the drinks, the laughter—it all felt like a different world compared to her old life with Dorian. She was surrounded by new faces, and for the first time, she didn’t feel like an outsider. Even though the people here weren’t from her pack, it felt like home.
June had arrived shortly after the others, bringing a wave of energy with her. Nova had already met the cute wolf couple earlier in the day. The girl, Lyla, had long auburn hair and a mischievous smile, while the guy, Milo, had an easy-going personality and tousled brown hair that framed his sharp features. They were sweet, always playfull
