Third Person's POVThe keychain was a cute little pink cat carrier with a tiny, snow-white kitten tucked behind a clear window. It was a nice touch.Melanie stared at it for a beat, her expression freezing for a split second. It was almost a carbon copy of the one hanging on Trista's backpack.To her, it was a loud, silent reminder of the tight-knit world Dwight, Myra, Archer, and Camille shared—a circle she'd never quite managed to break into.She pushed back a wave of self-pity, dialed down her sharp werewolf senses, and gave Myra a warm smile. "It's beautiful. I love it. Thanks, Myra."Myra's face lit up. She grabbed Melanie's hand and started tugging her toward the slopes. "Then let's go! Let's go skiing!""Okay, I'm coming," Melanie laughed, following along.Watching them from behind, Dwight called out, "I'm guessing you skipped breakfast? I've got sandwiches in the car if you're hungry.""No thanks, I'm good," Melanie said over her shoulder. Her tone was polite but held a clear
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