Mara stormed out of Seraphina's house, her heart pounding with a mix of rage and frustration. She could barely contain the seething anger that had been bubbling inside her ever since the coronation. Seeing Seraphina break down like that, watching her best friend crumble under the weight of Orion's rejection, had been the final straw. She couldn't stand by any longer and watch Elara torment Seraphina while Orion stood by and did nothing.
Her mind raced as she made her way to the palace, her steps hurried and purposeful. The wind howled through the trees as if the forest itself could sense her fury. They had been friends for as long as she could remember- Orion, Seraphina, and her. They had grown up together, gone to school together, and trained side by side in wolf combat training. She
