the university, her eyes scanning everything around her. Ther
lenge in her harsh life. Students strolled through the hallways, chatting cheerfully; some laughed while ot
ck. From a distance, she appeared invisible, but she felt the
lpha..." she overheard some girls whisperin
meant nothing to her. True, her father had abandoned her and his pack, but at l
ng the hurtful glances and harsh whispers that followed her wherever she we
th eyes filled with contempt and mockery. They knew her story, or at least they had heard th
hat weakness would not be forgiven here. She took slow steps, h
ir social status. The girl, with her green eyes filled with malice, spoke sharply,
ension, but she didn't back down; she knew she was protected. The three boys beside her wer
lanning to run away like your father did?" one of
e was looking for a reaction from her, but she remained still. She was in co
be the center of attention. Yet, it was hard t
someone. The impact, though unintentional, was enough to draw attentio
scles were distinctly defined beneath his white school shirt, part of the uniform. His dark brown hair fe
he said in a calm yet deep v
meet his piercing blue
she replied, her tone stiff, expecti
egard her with curiosity. "You're the new girl
, but his gaze held her
everyone," he remarked with a slight s
not to engage, she said, "I'm not here to be part
y, as if contemplating her wor
." She interrupted firmly, tr
contrary, his smile widened. "Well, I'll find out
conversing with him. Turning away, she cont
appeared accustomed to girls who would engage him immediately or, at the very l
one of his f
, which surprised her. Why would he care about someone like her? To
umed her walk toward the classroom. She felt his s
eryone. She didn't want to draw any more attention than she already had
sper. But she had no time to dwell on their feelings or opinions. She was there for a spe
than she had anticipated. She was ready for a challenge, but she wasn't prepared for the intensity of hostile stares and the incessant bullyi
er contempt nor mockery but a curious intrigue, as if she represented something he couldn't f
ersations and laughter, she realized she was the only one sitting in silenc