Linda glanced at her, her curiosity piqued. “What are you planning to do with that?”
Mia smirked, already sending the picture to a few group chats. “Just helping our dear friend Lirian out. Let’s see how she explains this one.”
The photo made its rounds quickly, eventually landing on Eric’s phone.
Without hesitation, he forwarded it to Lirian with a simple message: “Hey, isn’t this Sophia? Seems like she’s got another guy on the hook.”
Lirian’s response was cool and composed, but there was a hint of something darker beneath the surface. “Find out who sent that photo.”
“Yes, boss,” Eric replied, already on the task.
Meanwhile, as we arrived at the school entrance, Ethan gave me a reassuring smile.
“I’m just going to pop in and visit the headmaster for a bit,” he said, straightening his suit. “He’s an old friend of mine, and I’d like to check in with him.”
“Alright,” I said, grateful for his presence but also feeling a bit nervous about the attention we’d attracted.
As I walked into the school building, it didn’t take long for the whispers to follow.
A group of boys in my class had gathered nearby, casting glances my way with smirks and murmurs that were hard to ignore.
One of them, a tall guy with a smug grin, called out, “Hey, Sophia! Does Lirian know you’ve been ‘adopted’ by some rich guy?”
I stopped, turning to face him, trying to keep my composure as he laughed, egged on by his friends. “What’s the matter?” he sneered.
“Everyone saw you getting dropped off in that fancy car. Don’t pretend you’re above us when it’s clear you’ve got a… sponsor.”
I took a deep breath, feeling a surge of frustration. Ever since I’d broken things off with Ryan, rumors had started circulating about me.
Some people resented the fact that I seemed well-off and enjoyed privileges they didn’t. But this was going too far.
I stepped forward, meeting the boy’s gaze with a calm but firm expression.
His voice held a hint of warning, making the speaker shrink back. “This man standing before you,” he continued, his voice booming, “is Ethan Blackwood, Alpha of the Moonshadow Pack. And let me be very clear: Sophia is his biological sister.”
At his words, an audible gasp rippled through the room. “Ethan Blackwood? The Alpha of Moonshadow?”
Students glanced at each other in stunned silence, a sense of awe settling over the crowd. Moonshadow was renowned across the werewolf world, known for its bravery, strength, and unity.
The legendary status of the former Alpha and Luna, who had died heroically on the battlefield protecting their pack’s women and children, only added to its prestige.
Our parents were revered as heroes, and in the years since their passing, he had led the pack with unmatched strength and integrity, earning the admiration of countless werewolves.
Sophia’s brother, the Alpha of Moonshadow? The students who had been spreading rumors just moments ago now sat frozen, their faces pale.
They had believed the gossip about her adoption without question, but now, the truth hung heavy in the air, making their assumptions feel petty and shameful.
Ethan's gaze swept across the room, his expression cool and unreadable as he spoke, "I’m here because I heard that my sister was subjected to unfair treatment and baseless rumors in this school. I expect a clear explanation and accountability from the authorities.”
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