Aurora’s P.O.V

I walked into the dining hall, the low hum of conversations filling the room as sunlight streamed in through the tall windows. My eyes scanned the space, searching for Caroline, and I spotted her at the far corner, sitting with Jade. Both were busy talking, their heads leaned slightly toward each other, forks in hand as they worked on their plates of food.

Not wanting to interrupt, I made my way to the buffet. The aroma of fresh eggs, bacon, and waffles wafted ...