Semua Bab Stuck Between Two Alpha Heir’s: Bab 21 - Bab 30

“Can I sit here?”The voice came again after Piper and Ember responded with a still silence. Her voice was soft, polite, and a little too eager.For a moment, neither Piper nor Ember said a word. They only exchanged puzzled glances, both uncertain whether to welcome or ward off the strange girl's sudden intrusion.Ember finally gave a small shrug, silently passing the decision to Piper.“Uh… sure,” Piper said at last, her tone hesitant.“Thanks!” the girl said brightly. Her grin widened even further as she slipped into the seat beside Ember, but her eyes, sharp and intense, never left Piper. It was as though Ember wasn’t even there.Ember huffed under her breath and turned her gaze back to her tray, irritation clear in her movements.The girl adjusted her posture, smoothing the hem of her vintage skirt as she leaned in with an elbow on the table. “I guess novels are boring for both of us,” she said with a small, awkward chuckle that sounded forced.Piper blinked, momentarily caught of

“Professor!” Piper called, her hurried steps echoing against the hallway floor. She caught sight of Professor Stein standing just outside the science laboratory, adjusting his spectacles and locking the door behind him.He turned at the sound of her voice, his face as calm and composed as ever. “Ah, Ms. Moore,” he said with a faint smile, opening the door, “Come on in. I called for you”The words made her chest tighten. If he wanted to speak to her, it could only mean one thing….he had discovered something about the Bane.She joined him inside the lab, following quietly behind. The lab was unusually tidy, almost empty compared to its usual clutter of beakers and flasks. She also couldn't help but notice that the professor was dressed differently. Piper frowned. “Are you… leaving early?” she asked.Professor Stein didn’t answer at first. He moved toward the door that led into his office, his hands clasped behind his back. “After our discussion yesterday,” he began slowly, “I couldn’t

Linda bit her lower lip, hesitation flickering across her face. Her eyes darted away from Archie’s piercing gaze as if searching for an escape. “We weren’t talking about you,” she said finally, her voice calm but unsteady. “I can tell you that much.”Archie leaned back, narrowing his eyes. “You’re lying.”Her head snapped up. “I wouldn’t lie to you,” she said instantly, her brows furrowing with hurt. “You can trust me on that.”He scoffed under his breath. “How can I? You’re sitting here, having a secret meeting with my father, and now you expect me to believe you weren’t talking about me?” He leaned forward, his tone sharpening. “What was it about, then? Is it the Alpha’s daughter? Has she been found?”Linda shook her head quickly. “No, no, it’s not about that. It’s not about you at all.” Her words came out in a rush, as if trying to outrun his suspicion. She rubbed her temples, exhaling heavily before muttering, “Okay… okay, I’ll talk. Just listen”Archie said nothing. He only drumm

The stunned silence was etched throughout the auditorium before breaking into waves of gasps. All eyes were now glued to the scene, wide with shock because no one could believe what they had just seen. Someone had actually slapped Elsa.Elsa stood frozen, her entire body trembling. Her cheek burned hot, fury building up inside her. Never in her life had anyone dared to lay a hand on her. Never.Her trembling fingers rose to her stinging cheek. Her blue eyes crinkled with tears at the corners, not from pain but from outrage. Slowly, she turned her head toward the person standing protectively in front of Piper. Cecil.Elsa’s friends rushed to her side, leaving Piper. “Elsa, are you okay?” one asked, reaching for her.Another added, “Oh my God, your face—”“Don’t touch me!” Elsa snapped, shaking them off. Her voice cracked through the air like thunder. She felt eyes on her from every corner of the room. They were mocking her, judging, and laughing. Or maybe it was all just in her head, b

Her breath hitched, and the noise of the hallway faded around her. “Wh—what did you just say?”“She’s been admitted to St. Claire’s Hospital,” the voice continued softly. “She specifically requested that I reach out to you. She says it’s urgent.”The phone nearly slipped from Piper’s hand. Her heart pounded in her ears, her thoughts spinning too fast to catch.“What happened to her,” she managed to ask quietly. “I think you should come in and check on her,” said the woman. “She's been asking of you” And then, before Piper could ask another question, the call ended. Piper's eye shook, her fingers trembling as she put the phone down. Ember was in the hospital….Cecil leaned closer. “Piper? What happened?”But Piper didn't answer, Cecil's voice turning into a low mumble in her ears. That was why Ember hadn’t shown up for class and why she hadn’t replied to Piper’s messages. Ember wasn’t mad at her. She was sick.“Piper.” Cecil nudged her arm, snapping her out of her trance. “What happ