Marsai’s Pov:
The week passed by quickly, but my mind stayed stuck on Ethan. His words continuously played on repeat in my head and they left me more confused each time. How could someone claim to love me one moment and then accuse me of things the next? It hurt, and I knew he could see it. He kept trying to get close but I just wouldn’t let him.
Instead, I spent most of my time with Navian and Miles. They were exactly what I needed—caring, loyal, and supportive. It was surreal how much had changed between us. The same guys who once bullied me now protected and stood up for me without hesitation. Even at school. Every day, I felt myself growing closer to them and I couldn’t help but appreciate how far we’d come.
Thankfully, Aya showed no signs of turning into an undead wolf, which w
