And yet, despite the barriers Marisol herself had wedged between them, the pull she felt towards Cedric remained, brewing and threatening to boil over with every other second in his presence. His presence loomed over her like a shadow, his apparent disapproval of her, a heavy weight that hung in the air between them. She could sense his disdain. It was a silent reminder of the divide that separated them.
Like now, as she moved through the castle, Marisol couldn't shake the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of her stomach. The walls seemed to whisper secrets, their ancient stones bearing witness to the turmoil that plagued the pack.
Just as Marisol is about to slip into the pack house, she is met with the unmistakable sight of Caleb and Sophia, blocking her path, their expressions tense and expectant.