{Elira}
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The park was only a short walk from the mall, but by the time we arrived, the sun had already slipped lower, streaking the sky with crimson and violet.
Golden light filtered through the trees, casting long shadows across the wide open field that stretched before us.
It wasn't just an ordinary park—this was one of the designated wolf-runs, a place designed for us to let loose without worrying about human eyes.
Tall fences covered in enchanted ivy surrounded the grounds, pulsing faintly with protective wards.
The air itself felt charged, heavy with the scents of earth, grass, and the faint musk of wolves who had run here earlier in the day.
Nari dropped her bags on a nearby bench with a dramatic sigh of relief. "Finally. My arms were about to fall off."
Juniper plopped down beside her, fanning herself. "All worth it. Tomorrow, we will look flawless."
