Elsa’s POVI was about to open my chamber door when I heard someone call my name.“Elsa!”The voice was familiar warm and cheerful in a way that immediately softened something inside me. I turned, and before I could even react, Neris came running down the hallway, her dark hair bouncing as she hurried toward me.“Neris!” I gasped, surprised.She threw her arms around me before I could say another word. I stood frozen for a second, then hugged her tightly. It felt strange but comforting to hold someone who wasn’t judging me, whispering about me, or looking at me with pity.“I missed you so much,” I said against her shoulder, my voice breaking a little.“Missed you too,” she murmured, pulling back with a grin. “You have no idea how boring school is without you. I only just returned to the pack yesterday—had to submit some assignments and reports.”I smiled weakly. “You came back at the right time, I guess.”She raised an eyebrow, noticing the sadness behind my smile. “What happened? You
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