Maya walked briskly through the quiet paths leading to the dormitories.
The cool night air doing little to calm the storm brewing inside her mind.
The faint sound of music and laughter from the first-year party still echoed in the distance.
Word had gotten out about the celebration, and of course, she was aware.
"Would Noah be there...?"
The thought floated in her head briefly, but she immediately dismissed it.
Noah wasn't the type to indulge in parties or social gatherings.
He preferred quiet study sessions, maybe even training alone.
It just didn't seem like his kind of event.
But then another thought intruded, sharp and bitter.
"It would be that bitch's doing... dragging Noah to the party with her."
Maya muttered under her breath, clenching her fists for a moment before she forced herself to regain composure.
She couldn't let herself get caught up in those feelings, not right now.
