In the prestigious world of Ember Cove's elite, where wealth and status reign supreme, the scions of the Hastings dynasty are about to discover that the heart has a will of its own.
Samantha Hastings has always been the responsible one, dutifully fo...
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As Nicolette, Rosalia, Aspen, and I returned to our dorm, our arms laden with grocery bags, a sense of contentment washed over me. The four of us had bonded so effortlessly, and Nicolette, with her dry wit and keen intellect, had seamlessly integrated into our group, and I found myself genuinely enjoying her company.
"Alright, let's compare schedules!" Aspen exclaimed, pulling out her planner. "When do we all have free time to hang out?"
We spent the next hour meticulously coordinating our class and study schedules, ensuring we'd have ample opportunities to bond as a group. The mention of library study sessions had us all nodding in agreement – after all, academic excellence was a top priority.
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As the conversation shifted to the boys in our lives – Leighton, Rosalia's twin Roman, and our longtime friends Colin, Elijah, and Wrenley – Nicolette's eyes sparkled with curiosity. I couldn't wait for her to meet them and become part of our close-knit circle.
Two hours later, as the sun dipped below the horizon, we bid each other goodnight, each of us feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves for the semester that lay ahead.
