“Are you sure they’ll take part?” Amelie had been asking the same question for several minutes. “Do I need to record my response and play it every time you ask?” Jessica replied, clearly annoyed by Amelie’s repetition. “Guys, keep it cool,” Louis said. “Apparently, this is making me nervous. Look at the others—they’re already starting their projects, while we…” Amelie sighed in defeat. “Let’s wait a few more minutes. Dylan is still waiting for the go signal from Sage.” Sage, another Lycan, was the head organizer for the Yulefest’s fun activities. “Ugh! It feels like forever.” “You know what, Amelie? Why don’t you ask Sage yourself to let us start, hmm?” Jessica snapped, fed up with Amelie’s whining. Amelie just rolled her eyes and slumped into the metal chair beside Louis. “Hi, guy

