Bailey was fast asleep, her body relaxed, her mind at peace. But suddenly, she was jolted awake by a strange sensation, like a buzzing in her veins. She sat up, looking around, and saw that everyone else was awake too. They were all staring at each other, confused, until she heard a voice behind her. “Hello, young ladies and gentlemen," the voice said, dripping with sarcasm. It was Dexter, the academy's perfectionist student, standing at the end of the dormitory. He was smirking, his eyes glinting with amusement. "As you are aware, the academy has certain... standards," he continued.He had woken them up with his magic and had to make up a convincing excuse for why he was using magic when he should be asleep."And that includes sleeping. Your posture, specifically." He said.They all groaned, but they knew better than to argue. The academy was strict, and they had to comply. Bailey sat up straight, trying to smooth out her hair, and glanced over at her friend. She looked like she
Bailey was fast asleep, her body relaxed, her mind at peace. But suddenly, she was jolted awake by a strange sensation, like a buzzing in her veins. She sat up, looking around, and saw that everyone else was awake too. They were all staring at each other, confused, until she heard a voice behind her. “Hello, young ladies and gentlemen," the voice said, dripping with sarcasm. It was Dexter, the academy's perfectionist student, standing at the end of the dormitory. He was smirking, his eyes glinting with amusement. "As you are aware, the academy has certain... standards," he continued.He had woken them up with his magic and had to make up a convincing excuse for why he was using magic when he should be asleep."And that includes sleeping. Your posture, specifically." He said.They all groaned, but they knew better than to argue. The academy was strict, and they had to comply. Bailey sat up straight, trying to smooth out her hair, and glanced over at her friend. She looked like she
Gisele’s POV As I walked down the hallway that led to my room, I couldn't help but feel relieved. The party was finally over and I had said my goodbyes to Maureen and Morris. All I wanted to do was crawl into bed and forget about the drama that had unfolded. But as I approached my room, I saw my stepbrothers standing in the hallway, blocking my path.Kaelric, Orien, and Raugar stood tall, their eyes fixed intently on me. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I met their gazes, my heart rate picking up slightly. Despite my best efforts to stay calm, I couldn't help but feel a pull towards them, a magnetic attraction that seemed to draw me in. I tried to brush it off, telling myself it was just my wolf responding to the mate bond. But as I looked into their eyes, I saw something there that made my heart skip a beat.They didn't move, didn't speak, just stood there, their presence filling the hallway. I felt like I was trapped, caught between my desire to escape and my growing curiosi
Gisele’s POV It was finally the day I’d been looking forward to, my 21st birthday.I stood in front of the mirror, smoothing out the delicate folds of the beautiful blue dress that Maerona had picked out for me. The color sparkled in the light, and I felt like a princess on my special day. As I made my way to the grand hall, the sound of music and laughter filled the air, and I couldn't believe the grandeur of the party that Maerona had planned.It was more than I could have ever imagined, beautiful balloons, in my favorite colors white and purple; and ribbons lined the walls and floors. A variety of meals were laid out on tables for anyone who cared to eat.I rushed towards her, eager to thank her for making this day so special. But before I could reach her, I was intercepted by Maureen and Morris, my friends from school who Maerona had insisted on inviting despite Orien's objections. They squealed with excitement as they saw me, and we exchanged warm hugs."Gisele, you look stunn
Gisele’s pov I groggily opened my eyes to the sound of pounding on my door, and I rubbed the sleep from my eyes, letting out a small yawn. When I finally got up and opened the door, I found one of the maids standing there with a hint of a smile on her face. "Miss Gisele, your father is back and requesting your presence," she said, her voice cheerful and bright.My heart skipped a beat at the news, and I felt an excitement coursing through my veins. I couldn't help but smile as I nodded at the maid, already imagining what the surprise could be. “I’ll be there in a few minutes.” I replied.Quickly I showered, letting the warm water wash away the remnants of sleep, and got dressed in a simple yet comfortable outfit - a pair of jeans and a soft white top.As I brushed my hair, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and smiled, feeling a bit more presentable. I took a deep breath, smoothing out any wrinkles in my clothes, and made my way to the living room, my feet padding softly
Gisele’s POV I picked up the call, forcing a cheerful tone into my voice. "Hello, Father, how are you doing?" I asked, trying to sound carefree despite the terrible things his sons just did to me ."Gisele, my dear, how are you? Is everything going well at school?" He said his deep voice was warm and reassuring on the other end of the line. I hesitated for a moment, unsure of how much to reveal, before responding with a simple "Yes, everything's fine."He informed me that he'd be back the following morning, and my curiosity was piqued. "And I have a surprise for you," he added, his voice tinged with a hint of excitement. Immediately I could feel my anticipation rise, wondering what the surprise could be. "Thank you, Father," I replied, trying to match his enthusiasm.As I hung up the phone, Maureen raised an eyebrow, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "What did he say?" she asked, and I filled her in on the brief conversation. Despite the uncertainty, a small part of me felt a sen