GABRIELLA'S POV.

"Yes, you haven't," he said softly, his voice filled with tenderness as he placed a gentle kiss on my forehead. I leaned into his embrace, seeking comfort in his arms.

"Okay, so first, Argatha revealed that tonight our initiation ritual would take place. She said that from 10 p.m. onwards, we wouldn't be able to eat anything anymore," I revealed, my voice trembling slightly with a mix of anticipation and anxiety. As I spoke, I held him closer, seeking solace in his presence.

"What? Tonight? So soon? They should have given you more time, prepared you for all of this," he replied, his voice tinged with a hint...