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Chapter 9

Next morning

Adele Wilson

I woke up at dawn and got ready for school.

A smile spread across my lips as I picked my suitcase and left my room.

My father was still sleeping, so I wrote a note and left it on the table for him before leaving.

The first bus usually leaves by 5:30 A.M, and fortunately, I got to the bus stop at the time that the bus arrived.

My alarm blared as I stepped out of the bus in front of the academy. It was already 6 A.M.

“Shit! I'm late!” I cursed silently, dragging my suitcase behind me as I hurried towards the gate, and as I stepped inside the academy premises, I spotted Jason.

He stood along the veranda, hands tucked inside his joggers.

He straightened up as I approached him, his eyes gazing straight at me. Cold, quiet, and unreadable.

I halted in front of him, almost out of breath. “Good morning.”

“You are late." he glanced at my suitcase, then back to my face, his eyes boring into mine as he continued, “Woke up late?”

“No. The bus arrived late.”

“Follow me.”

He led me to the girls' dorm.

The academy was still quiet. All the students would still be in the field, working out at this time.

“This is the only available room. The other rooms have been occupied… You have a roommate.”

My heart sank. Roommate? I wasn't about to be bullied by another crazy bitch, am I?

“Here…” Jason handed the keys to me. “Join me in the school field when you are done.”

“Thank you.” I whispered beneath the pounding in my chest.

I stared after him as he walked away.

‘Bad idea’

My instinct whispered, but it was too late to back out now.

My hand trembled as I inserted the key into the keyhole and unlocked the door, pushing it open.

It was just a regular dorm room. Small and neat.

My eyes scanned around... To the only small bed in the room. My body ached at the sight of it.

We may not be well-to-do, but my bed was bigger than. How am I supposed to fit into that alone, let alone share it with a roommate?

I let out a frustrating sigh. Perhaps this was a bad idea.

"I just hope it's worth it in the end." I let out a sigh.

I wonder who my roommate is. Perhaps I'm going to get thrown out before settling in. I mean, none of the students ever wanted to relate with me anyway.

I kept my suitcase at the corner of the room. I didn't unpack. In case I get thrown out later.

My attention was drawn to the footsteps outside just as I was about to leave, and my breath ceased as the doorknob twisted.

This is it... I'm about to get bullied.

I balled my fists beside me, holding my breath, my heart hammering against my ribcage.

My brows knitted together the moment she walked in.

Viola Storm? The nerd?

"Hey! You are here..." Her brown eyes locked on me, a sweet and soft smile lingering on her face.

Viola was also a werewolf... An omega who was also on scholarship.

She was referred to as the academy nerd. Brilliant, smart, and a hard working girl, but even all those qualities didn't escape her from bullying.

She was the first target before I started schooling here, but all their attention shifted to me once I came to the academy.

"I've been waiting for you..." She closed the distance between us, looking at me through the big round glass sitting on her nose bridge. Her brown hair was tied in two messy buns.

She looked like the literal nerd that I'd seen in movies.

Of course, nobody would've allowed me to stay with them if it wasn't her.

"It's good to have you here..." She extended her hand to me for a handshake, and I quickly took it.

"Thank you."

“I'm Viola Storm... You?”

“I'm Adele… Adele Wilson.”

We introduced ourselves again even though we'd been in the same class.

“It's nice to meet you, Adele.”

“Hmm. It's nice to meet you too.”

My phone pinged with a text from Jason, reminding me that he was still waiting.

“Uhm… I have something to take care of. I'll be back.”

“Sure. Do your thing.” She smiled.

I nodded, dashing out of the room...