Hannah's POV
Dust motes danced in the beams across wooden desks in the empty classroom. We sat around a large table covered with open books and scattered notes.
Seraphina, the sharp witted leader reviewed key themes from our advanced literature text. Calista, the poet added emotional insights, while Elara the quiet analytical member of the group pointed out structural details.
I tried to focus on the discussion but anxiety gnawed at me.
Seraphina leaned forward, her voice carried natural authority. "Hannah, what do you think about the symbolism of the forbidden garden in this chapter? How does it reflect the character's inner conflicts?"
I shifted in my seat. My notes lay open but incomplete. "I see it as a representation of lost innocence. The characters enter knowing the risks yet
