Rufus snatched the small bag from Leanor's grasp and calmly uttered, "we should go."Leanor hesitated, glancing at the young woman, but to her surprise, the woman bowed once again, causing her to feel a sense of unease. She mustered a forced smile and quickly made her way towards Rufus."I apologize for causing you trouble," Leanor expressed, her face displaying an indescribable expression.Rufus chuckled softly at Leanor's words as he walked towards the car.Upon entering the house, Rufus nonchalantly placed her bag in the entrance hall.Leanor hesitated for a moment before speaking up, "Are people always this afraid of you? I mean, your father is the leader of the pack, not you.."Rufus responded expressionlessly, "I don't know, you tell me?"Leanor shook her head, attempting to forget the topic. "Forget it."Just as she noticed Rufus about to enter the room, she hastily called out to him. "Wait..."She handed him a pot of yellow carnation flowers.Rufus leaned against the door with
In the evening, after Leanor returned home from her new house, Raina contacted her through their mind link and inquired about her whereabouts. "Hey you home? I'm less busy now.."Leanor quickly came up with an excuse to dissuade Raina, fearing that she would ask more questions and found it she's with Rufus. "There's no need for you to visit me. I've already found a house and a roommate."Raina hesitated for a moment before asking, "Are you sure? No need at all?"Leanor nodded confidently, even though Raina couldn't physically see her."Yes, I'm sure."Raina ended the conversation with doubt, and Leanor let out a sigh of relief.However, she remained wide awake until two o'clock in the morning, unable to find sleep. Eventually, she decided to get out of bed and take a walk.For some reason, Rufus turned on all the lights on the first floor, including the ones on the balcony. This prevented Leanor from facing complete darkness when she stepped outside, ensuring that she wouldn't be fr
With a loud bang, Leanor tumbled from the chair and landed on the hard bottom. Despite the pain coursing through her body, she gritted her teeth and refused to show any signs of weakness. She kept her eyes fixed on the ground, avoiding the hypercritical gapes of those around her. The piercing eyes felt like sharp needle, able of inflicting deep injuries on her formerly fragile state. " Leanor, are you alright?" Raina precipitously rushed to Leanor's side, concern etched on her face. Raina, with her medium blonde hair, round face, and blue eyes, had an endearing charm despite her slight slim figure. She was dressed in a black T- shirt and jean trouser. Alice, Leanor's roommate and Raina's girlfriend, also came running to help Leanor. Worriedly, she asked," Are you hurt?" Still keeping her head lowered, Leanor's long, straight hair concealed her expression. Her hands tightly gripped the fabric of her clothes, as if wanting to vent her frustration on the fabric.
After finishing her meal, Leanor dismissed Alice and Raina, and walked out of the hall. She stopped at the Academy back gate, enveloped by towering trees and vibrant shrubs. Sighing, she settled on the grass, absentmindedly picking up stones and hurling them into the bush. Her mind wandered back to her days in middle school and then back at Gifted Academy. Gifted Academy, a world- famed institution for werewolves. The hostel is a sturdy, stone building located within the school grounds, surrounded by dense forests. The entrance features a large, iron gate with moon-shaped engravings. Each room is tastefully decorated with shades of earthy colors and has comfortable wooden beds, each equipped with soft, durable bedding. Upon her arrival at the academy, Leanor was charmed by its distinctness, a stark discrepancy to the outside world, hidden from plain sight. Attending Gifted Academy was a source of immense pride for all werewolves, and Leanor had fought tooth and nai
Leanor led Alice to the back of the academy, where they both leaned against the twisted wall of the corridor, catching their breath. " Why did you drag me down, Leanor? If you don't stand up for yourself, they will keep coming at you." Alice said, her voice filled with wrathfulness. Leanor took a moment to catch her breath before responding," I understand what you are saying, but I do not want you to defend me always. I do not want you to get into trouble because of me. You understand, right?" " I am your friend, Leanor. How can I not help you?" Alice seized Leanor's shoulders and looked into her eyes. Leanor returned Alice's gaze , her eyes filled with deep gratefulness. " Just because you are my friend does not mean I can let you get into trouble." Alice soughed, succumbing, " Fine! But do not take it too seriously. Those people are all terrible, do not pay attention to them." Leanor smiled, comforted." Do not worry, I will not take it serious." Alice felt
Sunday Bonus Chapter *****" Wake up, Leni!" Rufus's voice echoed angrily. Leanor kept her eyes shut, furrowing her brows, with sweat trickling down her forepart and her nose bleeding. Concerned, Rufus, who was beside her, looked at her hardly. Without wasting a moment, Rufus dipped her up in his arms, carrying her in a bridal style, and precipitously rushed to the Academy clinic. By the time they reached the clinic room, Leanor had formerly been admitted, leaving Rufus standing outside the door, panting heavily. Violet noticed Rufus and precipitously approached him, questioning," Rufus, I did not know you attended this academy too." She also glanced towards the clinic room and put on a concern look as she asked," What happed?" Rufus glanced at her, shaking his head, and replied," It's nothing." " Do not lie to me, Rufus. I saw you bring her in. She was bleeding." Violet persisted. " It's none of your business, wimp! You better stay away from Leanor in the future, or you will
The next day, in the early morning, the big field was already bustling with people. Conversations filled the air as everyone gathered in groups, eagerly awaiting the commencement of the first test.Today marked Leanor's first opportunity to embark on a journey in search of homeless werewolves, and she was filled with anticipation. Curiosity got the better of her as she turned to Raina and asked, "What is it like in the forest? Is it dangerous? Are there wild werewolves or other animals?"Raina reassured her, saying, "It's not too bad. While there are still some werewolves that have gone wild, there are forest guides who ensure our safety. If we find ourselves in danger with the wild wolves, they will come to our aid. However, we haven't encountered any such situations yet."Upon hearing this, Leanor instinctively tightened her grip on her skirt. Sensing her unease, Raina comforted her like an older sister, saying, "Don't worry, I'll take care of you. There's no need to be afraid." The
When Rufus gradationally opened his eyes, he tasted the channeling energy girding him. Upon turning his eyes, he was met with a scene of maximum chaos. Rufus scanned his surroundings and noticed Leanor lying on the ground, with two boys hovering over her. Also, two other boys were restraining Raina and Alice. In response to this distressing sight, Rufus blatted, "Let them go!" His words were incontinently followed by the emergence of tree roots from the ground, strongly knocking down the four boys and causing them to hit the ground with a thud. Leanor let out a shriek of relief upon witnessing Rufus eventually awakening. She instantly rose from the ground, brushing off her skirt before bursting into horselaugh.Alice and Raina, too, breathed a sigh of relief. However, the boys struggled to regain their footing, their anger faces evident displeasure."If you don’t leave, I shall not show any mercy any of you," Rufus said with utmost seriousness. The boys observed the menacing si