The sun was setting, casting long shadows across the college campus as Luna settled into the cafeteria for a moment of quiet. The day had been uneventful—lectures, assignments, and the occasional laugh with classmates. She tried to immerse herself in the mundane rhythm of her life, but her mind kept drifting back to her confrontation with Lucas the night before.
The cafeteria bustled with activity, but Luna sat alone in a corner booth, a cup of coffee in hand and a half-eaten sandwich on the table. She scrolled through her phone absentmindedly, letting the noise around her fade into the background.
“Luna Bancroft?”
The voice startled her, smooth yet commanding. Luna looked up to see Sophia Green standing a few feet away, her sharp green eyes focused on her. Luna’s heart skipped a beat.
