[Elara Moonshadow's POV]
As the classes were dismissed for the day, I followed Samael to the fake dungeon where his team was already waiting for him from the distance of course.
I trailed behind them, careful to remain just out of sight. The thrill of being close to him made my heart race. I could see the way his friends laughed and joked, their camaraderie making me feel like an outsider. But soon, I would change all that.
Samael led the way, his posture exuding confidence as he exchanged playful banter with Lily and Liliana. I felt a pang of envy at how easily they connected with him. They were so comfortable around him, while I felt like a shadow lurking in the background. But that would change. I needed to prove I could be useful, valuable—worthy of standing by his side.
