Chapter 0642

But as we headed inside, I felt a little... strange. It was as if I was lighter, somehow. Like something had been weighing me down for a long time, but it was gone now.

I stopped, glancing up at the night sky one last time just before we headed inside. The moon and stars were still casting their gentle glow over the landscape, creating an ethereal image of peace that was somehow palpable.

A thought came into my mind as I looked out at the gardens, and I couldn't help but smile. Maybe the Moon Goddess had heard my prayers, and that was why I felt the way I did.

"Ready?" Enzo asked, looping his arm around my shoulders.

I nodded as I met his soft gaze. "Ready."

After finding our friends through the thick throng of people inside, the five of us found a table to sit at and enjoy some of the delectable food that was being served.

my friends, especially knowing that for all I knew, I wouldn't be seeing them

we sat next to each other,

worries about me," I teased.

convinced, nodded and leaned her head on my shoulder. "I'm gonna

I said, laying my head on top of hers. "But I'll miss you,

about my roots, it felt as if a part of me was missing here. It wasn't Mountainview. It could never compare, really. And although I would be with my family here, it wouldn't be so

could get in the way,

how much we would all actually see each other after tonight for the coming months; and after what I had learned about some of the... attitudes toward humans here, it just added another layer of complexity, another obstacle

decided not to think about it, though. Not tonight, at least. For now, I just

night wore on, something unexpected happened. I was the first to notice it, and when I did, I froze in my

human scent

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