~ Isabella’s POV

"So," Justina began, taking a sip of her drink. "How are you liking the school so far?"

"It’s amazing," I said, smiling. "I wasn’t expecting it to be this... grand. The facilities are incredible, and the teachers seem really invested in helping us succeed."

"Yeah, they really are," Justina agreed. "I’ve been here for a year now, and honestly, I still get awestruck by the place sometimes."

I nodded, looking around the bustling cafeteria. It was filled with students of ...