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.

night, and it felt good to be with my friends, especially knowing that for all I knew, I wouldn't be seeing them for a very

a minute there," Jessica said as we sat next to each other,

always worries about me," I teased.

although she didn't seem entirely convinced, nodded and leaned her head on

my head

me was missing here. It wasn't Mountainview. It could never compare, really. And

way, just as

all actually see each other after tonight for the coming months; and after what I had learned about some of the... attitudes toward

to think about it, though. Not tonight, at least. For now,

wore on, something unexpected happened. I was the first to

scent

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