Celeste's POVThe drive home was quiet in the best way.I had the window down slightly, the evening air cool against my face, and for the first time in a very long week, I wasn't thinking about pits or Grand Halls or anyone who wished me harm. I was thinking about food, a bath, and my bed, in that exact order.The estate was lit when I pulled in but Mason's car wasn't there. Neither was Jason's.I stood in the entrance for a moment, listening to the kind of quiet that meant the house was genuinely empty, then dropped my bag by the stairs and headed toward the kitchen.Neris appeared from the hallway before I even got there, clearly expecting me."Your dinner is ready, Luna," she said. "I kept it warm.""You're wonderful," I told her, and meant it entirely.She smiled and set the table, and I sat down and ate properly for the first time today. Mason and Jason would come back eventually. They always did, no matter how late the pack kept them, always finding their way back to check on m
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