Melinda's POV
Today, when coming to the second teaching building for class, I deliberately took a few extra steps in that direction.
I had put in a lot of effort in preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam and was well-acquainted with the daily schedule of the graduate students at Wolfe.
I knew the graduate students would be having classes here these days.
"Melinda, our classroom is upstairs. Come here," Raven said, tugging at my arm and urging me to hurry.
I hesitated and then said, "You guys go ahead. I'll be there in a bit."
"You've been having Fawn sign you in for the past few days. What if the teacher doesn't pass you because of this?" Raven looked at me worriedly.
"You can trust me. I won't fail," I said with confidence in the professional knowledge I had mastered. I had this confidence and courage.
"Alright, I'm going up then," Raven said helplessly, then turned and walked upstairs.
Seeing no one was paying attention to me, I walked towards the corridor.
I was thinking about checking if Vanya was really in this classroom.
My heart was filled with both anticipation and fear of seeing her sitting inside, a complex and contradictory feeling that was hard to put into words.
Sure enough, not far away, I saw Vanya sitting in the last row through the classroom window.
At that moment, my heart tightened. Vanya was really here.
In an instant, the feeling of jealousy in my heart grew wildly like weeds, almost overwhelming me.
This classroom was a place I had longed to enter, and I had made so much effort for it.
But Vanya had this opportunity so easily. How could I be willing to accept that?
Somehow, with these thoughts in my mind, my hand reached out uncontrollably and pushed open the door.
This sudden movement immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the classroom.
They all looked over in my direction.
Derrick, standing at the podium, also turned to look at me, and I could see a hint of confusion in his eyes, as if he found me somewhat familiar.
I recognized him right away. He was the man who had helped Vanya at the auction.
"Excuse me, which class are you from?" Derrick asked with a puzzled look.
At this moment, Vanya also noticed me standing at the door.
I snapped back to reality and was startled by my own actions. My heart was flustered and panicked, and I stammered, "I'm sorry. I've entered the wrong room."
After saying that, I quickly reached out and closed the door.
The moment the door was closed, I felt my heart pounding as if it would jump out of my throat, "thump, thump, thump," beating incessantly.
The tutor standing on the podium was none other than Derrick, the Alpha of the Blackthorn Pack!
I had met him before, but Derrick didn't remember me at all.
'In the eyes of these powerful and influential werewolves, am I so insignificant and unremarkable?'
The classroom erupted into laughter at this moment, and the sound seemed to mock me with each chuckle, making my face burn with embarrassment.
I couldn't stay any longer, turned around and ran away with a face full of shame and anger, feeling both wronged and sad inside.
Tears welled up in my eyes, but I stubbornly refused to let them fall.
Vanya's POV
Inside the classroom, I was well aware that Melinda's entering the classroom was not as simple as accidentally walking into the wrong room.
However, my thoughts had already drifted elsewhere.
I was full of doubts. Although I had the opportunity to be reborn, it seemed that the trajectory of my destiny in this life was deviating in a direction I had not anticipated.
This feeling of being out of control made me a bit uneasy.
"Vanya!" Derrick suddenly called my name from the podium after a while.
I snapped back to reality and asked, "What's up?"
"Class is over." Derrick looked at me helplessly.
I quickly scanned the surroundings and realized that the classroom was already empty.
"Goodbye, Mr. Simpson," I stood up, preparing to leave.
Derrick stopped me, took out a box of medicine from his pocket, and handed it to me. "This is a special medicine, more effective than the ones in the drawer."
"You're giving this to me?" I was a bit surprised.
"Cliff asked for leave for you, and I happened to have this box of medicine with me. Aren't you sick? Hurry up and take it," Derrick's unnatural expression and stiff tone made it clear that he was lying.
I knew in my heart that this box of medicine, without a doubt, must have been prepared by Theodore.
As the sky darkened, I walked out of the gate of Wolfe.
My classmate, Beata Steele, suddenly ran up from behind and patted me on the shoulder. "Hey!"
Beata looked a bit older than me, and she was very beautiful. Her temperament and attire indicated a wealthy family background.
I was startled by her sudden action and asked after a moment of surprise, "What can I do for you?"
"You're Vanya, right? I know you. Want to hang out tonight?" Beata said with a smile.
I was about to refuse her when I inadvertently caught sight of a black convertible parked not far away.
I had seen this car before, and I immediately guessed a few things in my heart.
Vanya's POV"Sure, where are we going?"I changed my mind, intending to find out what she wanted after going to such lengths to meet me."I'll take you there." Beata warmly took my hand, acting overly familiar.In this graduate class, everyone came from high society, and interpersonal relationships were complicated.Since joining this class, I quietly investigated everyone, and others must also probe into each other's backgrounds.Beata led me to a car, and we soon arrived at a nightclub nearby.She took me out of the car, and upon entering the nightclub, I found that someone had already booked a private room.Compared to the noisy environment outside, the private room was slightly quieter.As soon as the door to the room opened, I saw Wilmot sitting on the sofa.Dressed in punk attire, his eyes were cold and sharp, and his naturally fierce appearance revealed a strong, wild aura.When I saw the car behind Beata, I guessed it was Wilmot who wanted to see me.As expected, Beata conveni
Vanya's POVI blinked awake, the world around me sharpening from a blur to crystal clear. I was in my bedroom, not the storage room of the pack's hospital.I turned, expecting to see my mate beside me, but the bed was empty.A rapid knock on the door startled me."Who is it?" I called out.No answer came, just the door swinging open to reveal a familiar figure.It was Jenny, the Omega, who kept the Packhouse tidy."Luna Vanya, you need to come to the Packhouse," Jenny's voice was fraught with urgency.She opened her mouth as if to say more, then closed it. Her eyes were filled with unspoken words."I'm on my way," I replied, not waiting for further explanation as I got to my feet.As I approached the Packhouse, I stood at the entrance, my heart pounding in my chest.My mate, Alpha Cliff, was inside, holding a petite girl's hand.She glanced at me furtively. For a moment, I thought I saw a smug smile flash across her face."Vanya, what brings you here?" Cliff, my husband, my mate, and
Vanya's POVCliff stared at me in surprise after I spoke.Up until then, I had always acquiesced to his requests, executing them flawlessly.So, when he offered a casual explanation this time, he didn't expect me to challenge him."I told you, it's a necessary choice for the stability of my wolf. You're still my Luna..." Cliff repeated his rhetoric with a furrowed brow.I'd heard this excuse too many times. He didn't love Melinda, not yet, but no werewolf could resist the pull of a true mate.He hadn't rejected her as we had agreed, once his wolf was stable.Over time, the more they spent together, the more he fell for her, until he eventually marked her.Yet, he knew I was a competent Luna, so he didn't reject me.Every time he wanted to be with Melinda, he used his wolf as an excuse.I slowly closed my eyes, trying to escape the harsh reality. However, the pain inside me was like a tidal wave, overwhelming and inescapable.I had given everything for the prosperity of the pack, worki
Vanya's POVCliff carried Melinda out of the Packhouse, their backs seeming to tear a deep rift.I stood still.I could feel the gazes of the pack members around me, a mix of surprise, contempt, and sympathy piercing me like invisible needles.But I showed no emotion.I turned calmly, planning to leave the suffocating place.At that moment, Beta Elliot hurried to my side and asked, "Luna Vanya, are you alright?"I glanced at him and replied calmly, "I'm fine."He frowned slightly, "I know this isn't fair to you, but Alpha Cliff... no matter what, he's doing it for the pack. I hope you understand, we, the pack members, will support you."I vividly remembered Elliot's unwavering support for Cliff all the time.He even sided with Melinda in public later on.So, I had little fondness for him. I said, "Thank you."Then, I ignored him, walking straight out.Leaving the Packhouse, I began to call for my wolf, Selena, in my mind.Usually, she would quickly respond, communicate with me, and of
Vanya's POV"Luna Vanya! Are you here?"Elliot's voice echoed on the outskirts of the Shadow Forest. I regained control of my body and sprinted towards the sound.But my mind was filled with confusion about the giant wolf I had just encountered. Who was it, and why did it appear here?After running for a while, I saw Elliot's figure.I slowed my pace and stopped behind a giant tree trunk to shift back into my human form.The process was more difficult than usual.It felt as if the forces within me had been tearing at each other.Selena seemed to have fallen into a deep slumber, unresponsive to my attempts to rouse her.I dressed casually, and Beta Elliot arrived just in time.He scrutinized me carefully to ensure I was unharmed before gently adjusting my clothes.Then, he squatted down to help me put on my shoes with care and skill.His eyes were always filled with a hint of concern."Did you shift? What did you do in the Shadow Forest?" he asked softly.His gaze fixed on me, as if tr
Vanya's POVTo my surprise, Theodore didn't press for further reasons.I received a verbal commitment from him. Although I couldn't say I was completely reassured, I wasn't panicked either.I knew Theodore was a man of his word. Once he promised something, he was likely to follow through.As for me, I planned to keep Theodore's identity a deep secret, never to be revealed to others in the pack.After all that, I dragged my exhausted body to the bathtub, craving a good soak to ease my tense nerves.As the warm water gradually covered my body, my thoughts began to drift.After the initial panic, I gradually calmed down.After my bath, I locked the bedroom door.I was well aware of where Cliff was at this hour. He was with Melinda, undoubtedly.Although my wolf was still restless, strangely, there was no pain from the betrayal of my mate.I knew Cliff wouldn't engage in overly intimate actions with Melinda just yet.But this restraint wouldn't last long.Soon, he would indulge his wolf a
Vanya's POVI waved my hand quickly, smiling, "Don't say that. You're Cliff's... friend, which makes you our pack's guest."I deliberately paused on the word "friend," observing her reaction.Melinda's face flickered with a change, but she quickly composed herself.She whispered, "Luna Vanya, you are truly magnanimous."At this, Elliot couldn't help but interject, "Luna Vanya, she's just a..."I raised my chin slightly, my gaze firm as I interrupted him, "Elliot, Melinda is now a member of our pack. Her status is special. We must afford her the appropriate treatment. She can't keep wearing those old clothes. She needs suitable attire."In my past life, Melinda used my aversion to her to pretend to be a sweet girl who was bullied.In contrast, I was portrayed as a cruel, cold queen.This time, I chose to change my approach.Before leaving, I swept my gaze over the pack members one last time and gave Jenny a look.I went to Maggie's house. As soon as I entered, I saw several exquisite e
Cliff's POVA wave of annoyance surged within me, my brows furrowing tightly.I snapped at Elliot, "I explicitly told you to inform her not to come today. What exactly happened?"Elliot's gaze shifted between Melinda and me.Melinda, startled by the suffocating tension, immediately had her eyes rimmed with a circle of redness.She hurriedly explained, her voice on the verge of tears, "This isn't Beta Elliot's fault. I told him to notify Luna Vanya... I'm aware of my status, and I don't want to cause you any trouble, so... I thought it would be more appropriate for Luna Vanya to accompany you inside..."With that, she lowered her head, her vulnerable and helpless appearance unconsciously stirring a hint of pity in my heart.I raised my hand to rub my temple, internally caught in a very dilemma.On one hand, I really didn't want Vanya to appear here, fearing various unexpected situations.On the other hand, I couldn't ignore Melinda's terrified state.Melinda gently bit her lower lip, l
Vanya's POV"Sure, where are we going?"I changed my mind, intending to find out what she wanted after going to such lengths to meet me."I'll take you there." Beata warmly took my hand, acting overly familiar.In this graduate class, everyone came from high society, and interpersonal relationships were complicated.Since joining this class, I quietly investigated everyone, and others must also probe into each other's backgrounds.Beata led me to a car, and we soon arrived at a nightclub nearby.She took me out of the car, and upon entering the nightclub, I found that someone had already booked a private room.Compared to the noisy environment outside, the private room was slightly quieter.As soon as the door to the room opened, I saw Wilmot sitting on the sofa.Dressed in punk attire, his eyes were cold and sharp, and his naturally fierce appearance revealed a strong, wild aura.When I saw the car behind Beata, I guessed it was Wilmot who wanted to see me.As expected, Beata conveni
Melinda's POVToday, when coming to the second teaching building for class, I deliberately took a few extra steps in that direction.I had put in a lot of effort in preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam and was well-acquainted with the daily schedule of the graduate students at Wolfe.I knew the graduate students would be having classes here these days."Melinda, our classroom is upstairs. Come here," Raven said, tugging at my arm and urging me to hurry.I hesitated and then said, "You guys go ahead. I'll be there in a bit.""You've been having Fawn sign you in for the past few days. What if the teacher doesn't pass you because of this?" Raven looked at me worriedly."You can trust me. I won't fail," I said with confidence in the professional knowledge I had mastered. I had this confidence and courage."Alright, I'm going up then," Raven said helplessly, then turned and walked upstairs.Seeing no one was paying attention to me, I walked towards the corridor.I was thinking abou
Vanya's POVI frowned and said firmly, "Alpha Cliff, we agreed to stay out of each other's way.""Can you take care of yourself living alone?" Cliff looked at me, his eyes filled with doubt."I can," I answered without hesitation."Is this how you take care of yourself?" Cliff gestured towards my weakened body lying in the hospital bed, leaving me speechless.I explained helplessly, "I just catch colds easily during the changing seasons, and this time, it's a bit more severe.""There's no discussion about it," Cliff's attitude remained firm."Cliff!" I raised my voice, trying to change his mind."Vanya!" Cliff also raised his volume, coldly saying, "Don't you even listen to me now?"I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down, and said, "Alpha Cliff, attending Wolfe is my own decision. We are just a business marriage, in other words, a contractual marriage. I will be a dignified Mrs. Todd and Luna Vanya in front of others, but you can't interfere with me or harm my interests.""C
Vanya's POV"I started school today and moved out of the house," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady and honest."Who gave you permission to move out?" Cliff's tone was filled with anger.The intense emotion was clearly conveyed through the phone, making my already uncomfortable body even more distressed.At that moment, I was physically and mentally exhausted. The instability of the mate bond, coupled with my weakness, left me with no energy to engage in a pointless argument with him.So, without hesitation, I hung up the phone, as if that could also isolate the negative emotions.I took the medicine from the drawer, swallowed it, and then lay back down on the bed.Under the effect of the medicine, I slowly drifted off to sleep, hoping to find a moment of peace and relief in my dreams.The next morning, I woke up with a splitting headache, and the light rain outside was still falling.But it was the second day of school, and I didn't want to be late.I struggled to walk to the
Vanya's POVI was well aware of Theodore's formidable influence in Los Angeles. Ever since Mr. Winston acknowledged him as his grandson, he had firmly established himself in the city.Theodore's style was rather ruthless, akin to a desperado.In the business world, every enterprise had its unsavory secrets, and the tricky task of disposing of this evidence often fell to Theodore.Thus, no one wanted to make an enemy of him lightly."Alright, let's start with everyone introducing yourselves to get to know each other better, as we'll be spending a lot of time together," Derrick said with a friendly smile.[$]One by one, the students introduced themselves.They were all animated and boastful, flaunting their family businesses, studying abroad experiences, and so-called "great achievements" in society.When it was my turn, I simply stated, "My name is Vanya," and then ended it.[$]The audience exchanged glances, and I could sense a silent agreement among them.In their eyes, I was nothi
Vanya's POVEarly in the morning, I arrived at the classroom.The number of graduate students in this school was not large, and the finance department only had one class each year.Those who could enter this class were either from wealthy families or had exceptional talents. None of them were ordinary individuals.I deliberately chose a seat in the last row.After all, as a new student, I didn't want to attract too much attention.If Veronica knew I was studying here, with her stubborn temperament, she would definitely cause a scene at the school, which would undoubtedly bring me a lot of trouble."Bang!" The classroom door was kicked open with a loud noise.A few boys sitting in the front row frowned in displeasure, about to get angry.But when they saw who it was, they all shut their mouths.I subconsciously raised my head and looked towards the door along with everyone else.There stood Wilmot, dressed in a casual sports outfit, exuding an air of laziness and casualness.Seeing him
Melinda's POVI kept asking myself, could Vanya really have been admitted to the graduate program?No, it was impossible!I had experienced the difficulty of the entrance exam questions myself.Vanya, a Luna of the pack who had never received financial education, how could she pass?"Actually, no. I saw that this woman reported to the second teaching building today. She seems to be a newly recruited graduate student in finance. I don't know what her family background is, but because she's good-looking, she's been confessed on the confession wall by several guys today, saying they want her number."I heard my roommate say this."Slut!" Raven had always been intolerant of such women who used their looks to attract attention.Fawn also couldn't help but click her tongue, "Did she really pass or not? Could it be through some dealings?""You don't know? Wolfe has unwritten rules. With her looks, she probably got in through illegal dealings."Fawn's face was full of disdain. In her opinion,
Vanya's POVBefore I could compliment the place, Derrick hurriedly complained, "You see, I told you Vanya wouldn't like this style! Girls prefer everything to be filled with girlish charm, right?"I smiled and turned to Theodore, my eyes filled with sincerity. "No, I really like it. Thank you, Theodore."Theodore seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and continued, "You won't feel bored living here, will you?"I shook my head gently, my tone resolute, "Not at all. I love this kind of simple and quiet atmosphere. It's more comfortable for me."As I spoke, I surveyed the room and noticed that all the daily necessities were provided, even fragrant candles and coffee machines, which made me feel even warmer.At that moment, Theodore spoke again, his tone steady yet reassuring, "A cleaning lady will come every week to tidy up. Just focus on your studies, and don't worry about anything else.""Considering you've arranged everything so well, how should we calculate the rent?"I asked subconscio
Vanya's POVAfter Aldridge hung up the phone, I couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.Mirabel was already plotting to get her hands on the inheritance my father left me.At the slightest sign of movement, she couldn't wait to instigate Aldridge to investigate my bank account.It seemed she had long planned to seek personal gain from it.I immediately dialed the bank's private line, and the call was quickly answered, "Hello, Ms. Dalton, how may we assist you?""I want to transfer assets to another account," I stated decisively.I silently swore in my heart that I would not let Mirabel's conspiracy succeed."Alright, Ms. Dalton. We will have a specialist at your service shortly."I said coldly, "If any family members inquire about my bank assets, please ask for my permission first.""Understood, Ms. Dalton."I hung up the phone.I used some money to buy that obsidian rough, and my father's legacy had always been stored in that account, known only to Aldridge.It was unexpected that Al