Chapter 186
186 Expulsion and Elevation
Aubrey’s POV
When the academic director personally announced Bailey’s expulsion, both her and Aurelia’s faces fell instantly.
Aurelia turned to Dad first. “Jax! Say something! You can’t let them expel Bailey!”
“Ocean University has the best werewolf medical faculty in the entire northern pack. If Bailey gets kicked out, what med school would take her? How’s she supposed to work at the family company after she graduates?”
But Dad only let out a sigh. In an instant, he looked like he had aged ten years. “What can I do? It’s not like I run the school…”
Hearing that, Bailey broke down completely. Her legs gave out and she collapsed to the floor.
“Aubrey! This is all your fault!”
Suddenly, Aurelia shrieked and charged at me!
In the blink of an eye, one of her arms had partially wolf–shifted, sharp claws slashing toward my eyes. Looking to die ? Ella stirred restlessly inside me.
But before anything could happen, Professor Rowan instantly shifted into his wolf form and jumped between us. The academic director also grabbed Aurelia’s wrist.
Aurelia’s fingers were curled into hooks, her claws just inches from my face, ready to leave it shredded.
I narrowed my eyes, watching her thrash and claw, only to be held firmly in place by two full- grown men. Full of venom and no way to release it—she was helpless, and I almost found it funny.
I glanced at Dad standing off to the side, completely at a loss, and helpfully said to the academic director, “They both seem emotionally unstable. Maybe take them to the office for some tea and let them cool off. I’ve still got class, so I’ll get going. Thanks for the trouble.”
The academic director nodded repeatedly. “Not at all, not at all, just doing my job!”
I locked eyes with Dad one last time. His gaze was full of complicated emotions, but I said nothing and turned to leave.
He probably needed someone to talk to right now. What happened today was way too much for someone like him, who cared so much about appearances.
In some ways, I’d brought him a great deal of pride. But in others, I’d also thoroughly embarrassed him.
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In the end, my research was submitted to Professor Martin, and my exams were officially behind me. This special class only took in thirty students, and most who applied were graduate or master’s students. At my age, I stood out like a sore thumb. But even among those older “genius” upperclassmen in their twenties, they all treated me with genuine kindness. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Findηovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access s of novels early and in the highest quality.
After school, I returned home to find Alpha Henry looking at something on his tablet. He seemed to be in a good mood. But when I approached, he quickly turned the screen off.
I didn’t think much of it. Even though I was now officially adopted into the Miguel family, there were still core secrets about the Shadowmoon Pack I wasn’t allowed to know. And that was fine. Sometimes, the less you know, the lighter your burdens.
I pretended not to notice the slightly guilty look on Alpha Henry’s face and plopped down on the couch with a content sigh.
“It’s finally over.”
I announced proudly, “I skipped a grade. I passed the grad school exam!”
Alpha Henry personally brought me a glass of water, his expression full of pride. “See? I knew you could do it .”
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I blinked at him in surprise. “… You had that much faith in me?”
“Of course.”
Alpha Henry tilted his head slightly, his gaze softening without even realizing it. “If it comes from you, I believe it.”
I suddenly didn’t know how to respond. At first, Alpha Henry had seemed like this unreachable, top–tier alpha. But now, whenever he was around me, he always let his guard down without realizing it. It was as if no matter what I wanted to do, he’d let me. As if everything I asked for would always be mine.
I blinked a few times, then asked, “Is this a perk of being your little sister?”
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