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CHAPTER 240
~Isla's POV~
That morning had already started out too fast.
The moment I stepped into the laboratory, Valerie was already there—leaning lazily against the corner of the counter, eyes narrowed like she'd been waiting just to intercept me.
Again.
Valerie had a sixth sense when it came to sniffing out secrets. And I was hiding a lot at the moment.
For a while, she'd been too tangled in her own world—her mates and her drama—to notice much else.
However, everything changed and began for me once Professor Neil arrived at the academy.
The man had presence, and unfortunately, he also had a habit of looking at me when he thought no one was watching.
The problem was... someone was watching.
Valerie Nightshade.
During class, I could feel her gaze on me just as much as his. I tried to keep my focus on the worksheet, feigning interest in the waveform problems in front of me.
