Chapter 19: Old Faces

Selene’s POV

The ivy-covered buildings of the academy stood regal and intimidating, a stark reminder of the world I had once left behind—a world where my reputation had been tarnished beyond repair.

As I stepped onto the Healer academy grounds, the weight of a thousand eyes followed me, burning into my back. Mixed emotions churned inside me—excitement, anxiety, and a trace of bitterness. The path I had taken to reach this point was nothing like I had imagined in my childhood dreams. This wasn’t how I thought I’d start my journey to becoming a Healer, not with whispers of exile and disgrace following me like a shadow.