~ Isabella’s POV

The next few days at school flew by in a blur of classes, new faces, and learning how to navigate this new chapter of my life. Every morning, I woke up to a message or call from Lucian, which always made me start the day with a smile. It was strange being away from him, but his constant support and encouragement made me feel like I could take on anything.

School itself was a bit overwhelming at first. There was so much to catch up on, and I was still adjusting to the environment. But with Justina by my side, things felt a lot easier. She was...