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.

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

sat next to each other, sharing a plate of hors d'oeuvres between

but laugh. "Everyone always worries about me," I teased. "I promise, guys,

leaned her head on my shoulder. "I'm gonna

away," I said, laying my head on top of hers.

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 easy to see my

get in the way, just

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, I just wanted to enjoy the party with my friends and

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

scent was

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