Crystal
As I made my way to school alone, the students bowed respectfully as I passed by, but I couldn't shake the feeling that their gestures were merely a facade, a show of obedience to the future Luna rather than genuine respect for me as a person.
Despite their outward displays of deference, I could still hear the whispers behind my back, the murmurs of doubt and skepticism that followed me wherever I went. It was a constant reminder that my position as the next Luna was not without its challenges, that there were those who doubted my worthiness to lead.
Lost in my thoughts, I was startled when Amira suddenly appeared at my side, her presence a welcome distraction from the sea of whispers and sideways glances. She greeted me with a smile, her genuine warmth a stark contrast to the c
