Howl of Destiny: Alpha Lira's Legend novel Chapter 25

Chapter 25 Campus Spotlight

Lira’s POV:

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“This person knows the entertainment business inside and out. Travis continued. “But he offended a ranking Beta in his old pack. The Alpha punished him, then he was forced out of his company. After that, no one would hire him. He got discouraged. Left the industry completely.

“If you’re interested, I can reach out. Set up a meeting?”

I thought for a moment, then nodded. “Alright. Arrange it.”

Once the division of responsibilities for the major divisions was clear, Serena and Travis dove into their work. Their efficiency was impressive.

As someone destined to lead the Hidmoon Pack, and with old scores to settle with Brookstone Pack, I had to keep up my “high school student‘ cover for now. It avoided unnecessary complications.

After handling company matters, I returned to campus life.

The school grounds were crowded, full of watching eyes. I carefully held back all of Victoria’s aura, letting only Lily’s gentle energy show. Just an ordinary Omega student.

The online buzz from before was still going. Many students were convinced I was the girl from those photos.

Add to that my top marks in every assessment and my looks… I was a hot topic on the school forum.

Since awakening Victoria, my hearing had become unnaturally sharp. Even when I tried to ignore it, the conversations around me came through clearly.

“Did you hear? Lira Krom is amazing at tennis too! And she’s so pretty, and nice. I think we should nominate her for Prom Queen!”

“Seriously? She just transferred! How is she this popular? I heard the football team captain wants to ask he

out.”

Someone retorted with disdain, “Prom Queen? Are you joking? What right does a low–rank Omega have to be Prom Queen?”

“Exactly! Last year’s Queen was Barbara–from a pure–blood high–rank lineage!”

“Right. How can some Omega compare to Barbara?”

I tried not to care about the forum drama, but Laura Combs, a friend I’d made here, updated me daily.

Plus, with my sharp ears catching bits of conversation everywhere, it was impossible to avoid.

“Lira, you’re a total celebrity at our school now!” Laura leaned in with a mischievous grin.

I put a hand to my forehead and sighed.

1:06 pm

Chapter 25 Campus Spotlight

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Sally Garcia, another classmate, saw iny lookandistondauraa playful glare. “Stop it. Lira doesn’t like t spotlight.”

We’d met in Spealish class. Since then. Sallyftemasked Laura and me to join her for meals. We’d gro closer.

With Victoria’s sensitivity to energy, coutureel the genuine kindness in both of them. I’d gradually le guard down.

“I’m not wrong.” Laura mumbled Tirewhole school forum is arguing about nominating you for Pron Queen.”

I didn’t care about any of it louraties steak and put it in front of her. “Eat. Let the food do the talking.”

Sally smiled and pushed herows steak toward Laura too. “Here, have mine. More food, less gossip.”

Looking at the two steaksie tore her. Laura gave a pretend huff and smiled. “Fine! For the sake of good food, I’ll be quiet!‘ Shoppicked up her fork and took a big bite.

The three of us starethal took and a laugh. The mood lightened.

After school, assscoomas stepped out the gates, Victoria alerted me. She’d caught the scent of a high–ra wolf guard.

Atthiessene heard the chatter of students around me, unusually clear.

“Who isshaat He’s so handsome!”

Yeshark that aura! Smells like pure–blood high–rank. I wonder who he’s here to see.”

Ioolbowed their gaze. A long Cadillac was parked by the curb. A guard in a black uniform stood beside pasture respectful.

Ti rear window was half down. I could see the profile of the man inside. Sunglasses hid most of his f Butk could make out a strong, handsome jawline.

What caught my attention more was the energy coming from him–cold, heavy. It made both Lilyar Wictoria tense up instinctively.

A moment later, the guard in black walked straight toward me. He stopped in front of me and podcow (formal respect.

“Ms. Krom. My boss requests your presence.”

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