Free Web NovelChapter 111: Chapter 111 False Smiles and Sharp Claws
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For Professor Williams’ sake, Elara gently squeezed Hannah’s hand in restraint.
Hannah swallowed all the sharp retorts bubbling up in her throat. Her jaw clenched so tightly that a small muscle twitched near her ear, but she forced herself to take a slow, measured breath.
Few people knew Hannah came from the powerful Blackwood pack bloodline back at the academy.
They only knew her family had serious money and connections. The pureblood students maintained an uneasy truce among themselves.
But Elara, being half-blood with no powerful pack backing, had become fair game for anyone looking to assert dominance.
One of the girls teased, "Elara, you’re so beautiful. Are you seeing any Alphas?"
Being attractive naturally made her the center of attention.
Elara felt her cheeks warm slightly at the attention. She opened her mouth to deflect with a casual response, but before Elara could answer, Selina glided over to their table.
"Hello everyone. You don’t mind if I join, do you?"
Selina was draped in designer labels, carrying a limited-edition handbag.
The bag dangling from Selina’s wrist was one of only three in the entire werewolf community, and she made sure everyone noticed it.
She positioned it deliberately on the table where the light would catch the distinctive hardware, her fingers trailing across the leather with practiced casualness.
Several classmates’ eyes immediately went to the bag, and Selina’s lips curved in satisfaction at the recognition and barely concealed envy.
"Thank you all," she said, her voice honeyed with false warmth, her gaze sliding past Elara with deliberate slowness before settling on Professor Williams. "Professor Williams, Alpha Zack mentioned you were his instructor too."
Elara noticed how Selina’s eyes lingered on her with calculated assessment before dismissing her entirely.
The slight was subtle but unmistakable.
Professor Williams smiled thinly. Her expression remained polite, but her shoulders tensed slightly. "Only for half a year."
Professor Williams had taught at Alpha Academy for several years before family circumstances required her to transfer to Luna Academy. Alpha Zack had been one of her most memorable students during her time there.
Alpha Zack had been so prominent that when she moved to Luna Academy, everyone kept asking about him.
Honestly, that had been her most challenging class to manage.
Of course, the diplomatic Professor Williams would never say such things aloud.
Selina smiled shyly. She ducked her head with practiced modesty, but her eyes sparkled with triumph. "Still, you were his teacher. Did he have any potential mates back then?" freeweɓnovel.cѳm
The question was bold, prompting teasing from around the table.
The other girls leaned in eagerly, their voices rising with excitement. "Selina, I heard Alpha Zack was practically untouchable back then. Many she-wolves tried to catch his attention, but he never showed interest in anyone."
Professor Williams chuckled. Though her laugh sounded slightly strained. "I wouldn’t know. I typically only concerned myself with academic matters."
Selina quickly became the center of playful teasing.She preened under the attention, her posture straightening as she basked in the obvious envy around the table.
"If Selina had been at Alpha Academy the same time as Zack, he might have made an exception to his no-dating policy."
Selina’s cheeks flushed with what appeared to be embarrassment, but her eyes held unmistakable satisfaction.
Elara ate her meal quietly, maintaining an air of indifference. Hannah matched her silence.
Hannah even sent Elara a text message under the table. freewebnøvel.com
[She’s putting on quite the performance. I bet she tracked down our reunion just to mess with you!]
Elara felt her phone vibrate against her thigh.She glanced down casually, as if checking the time, and read Hannah’s message.
A wicked smile tugged at the corner of her mouth as she typed back without looking down, her muscle memory guiding her fingers while she maintained her composed expression.
[Definitely. She’s like a peacock showing off its feathers - all flash, no substance. ]
Hannah had to suppress a snort of laughter at Elara’s response. Her friend’s sharp tongue hadn’t dulled one bit over the years.
[Want to give her something real to talk about before we leave?]
Elara’s eyes glinted with mischief as she read the message. Her fingers flew across the screen.
[Tempting. But Professor Williams doesn’t deserve the drama. Let’s just escape while we can.]
[Fair point. Plus, I’d rather not give Princess Perfect the satisfaction of getting under your skin.]
[Good idea.]
The two remained the quietest at the table.
