Chapter 66

Liya.

Weeks bled into months, and the once chaotic hustle and bustle of academy life had settled into a familiar rhythm. Classes, training, and dodging the questionable culinary creations of the school cafeteria (seriously, who puts pickles on pizza?).

Not like I was a culinary master myself, but food was the only compensation for being in the academy, at least we deserved a proper meal.

My wolf and I, we were a team. Well, mostly, except when she missed our mates, which was more often than not. I had to constantly remind her that they weren’t exactly good to us, but she insists they could be redeemed.

The whole 'moon wolf' thing, was still a work in progress. Training went well, sometimes. I could tap into bursts of incredible strength and speed; my senses were sharper than ever before. But control? Let's just say it was a bit of a hit-and-miss situation.

Most times, my moon wolf powers were exhilarating, unpredictable, and a guaranteed way to break something valuable… Or someone's n