Evaline:
The heavy wooden doors of the exam hall creaked open, releasing us into the chilly night. I let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding as Rowan, Kyros, Mallory, and I stepped into the open corridor together.
The wall clock above the entrance struck five past ten, its echo bouncing faintly in the vast Academy halls.
Three hours. Three long, excruciating hours of scratching pens, glowing runes, shifting moon diagrams, and practical demonstrations under the ever-watchful eyes of Professor Triss. "Lunar Energy and Moon Cycles" was as demanding as it sounded, and the combination of theory and practical work had drained every bit of energy from us.
But despite the exhaustion weighing on our limbs, a wave of relief washed over the group.
"It's done," Mallory whispered, her face breaking into a grin. "Finally done."
