Aurora’s P.O.V

The hum of Caleb's car filled the air as we made our way to school, his steady presence a reassuring constant in the whirlwind of my thoughts. I glanced at the side mirror, catching sight of Jade’s and Caroline’s cars following us, their silhouettes framed by the morning light.

It was odd, really, how different I felt today, almost as if I were stepping into a new episode of my life. Two days ago, I wouldn’t have imagined myself here, not like this but ...