George's POV

As I walked away from Wendy's porch, I felt a weird lightness in my chest, a feeling I hadn't had in years. Maybe... maybe she wasn't totally shutting me out. The pull

I saw a glimmer of something in her eyes, which gave me hope. One day, I knew it, Wendy would give me another chance. And when that day came, I'd be ready. Ready to show I deserved her love, no matter what.

The drive back home was a blur. I couldn't stop thinking about Wendy and our potential future together. I sped up, wanting to get back and handle the problems with my pack. Rosina, Sirius,...