Fiona - POV
With my bag in hand, I walked down the snowy path toward the portal gate, my boots crunching against the icy ground. The cold bit into my skin, but it was nothing compared to the chill settling in my heart.
“Luna, are you leaving already?” Lily’s soft voice broke through my thoughts. I turned to see her standing nearby, holding a tray of breakfast in one hand and a book tucked beneath her arm.
My chest tightened, but I forced a small smile. “Oh, Lily. You’re here? Yes, I’m leaving early—I have some work to take care of.”
My words were even, though my emotions churned violently beneath the surface. All I wanted to do was scream, cry, and hide in some dark corner where no one could find me. And yet, I kept my face neutral, holding back the storm inside.
Lily’s brows furrowe
