The week-long holiday for Christmas had finally arrived, and Scarlett found herself packing her belongings with a mix of excitement and unease. The semester at the Wellington Military Academy had been grueling but transformative. Her fighting skills had improved significantly under Ethan’s guidance, and she was starting to hold her own. Yet, the thought of returning home stirred up a whirlwind of emotions.
Ethan was waiting for her downstairs. They had planned to travel back together since their hometowns were close. Scarlett’s father had sent a convoy of sleek black cars to pick her up, and when the vehicles rolled into the academy grounds, they caused quite a stir among students and staff alike.
The convoy was an unmistakable display of wealth and power. The polished cars gleamed under
