SERAPHINA
We returned to the Academy the next morning, and the moment I hit the bed, I passed out—skipping lunch entirely. My body ached from the hunt, exhaustion pulling at my limbs, but catching any peaceful sleep in that dorm room was nearly impossible.
The constant yelling, growling, and vulgar laughter of Reed and Cassius bled into my ears like an endless migraine. Today was even worse, they’d invited their equally obnoxious friends over. It wasn’t anything new, but lately, they’d been acting like absolute rogues, completely out of control.
My head throbbed from the lack of proper sleep, and the relentless chaos they caused only made it worse. I couldn’t change, bathe, or even enjoy a moment of calm. They often walked around stark naked after showers without a shred of decency. And
