The Luna Queen's Rebirth (Ellie and Dominic) novel Chapter 47

Ellie POV

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Students had slowly crowded around the outdoor platform, buzzing like bees on caffeine. Teachers stood stiffly at the front, clipboards ready, trying to look official despite the chaos. This was tradition, acceptance announcements delivered publicly, like some dramatic talent show reveal before they showed the board.

Lucas nudged me. “Ready?”

“No,” I said. “But we’re doing it anyway.”

The Head Announcer – an older wolf with a booming voice and too much pride in his job – stepped up to

the mic.

“Congratulations to all candidates who applied to the Healer Academy this year. We had à record number of applicants. Today, we recognize our accepted trainees.”

A hush fell over the crowd. Even the wind seemed to pause.

Vivian leaned toward Dominic, whispering loudly enough for the world to hear, “We shold prepare for the tears. Maybe a treat for her after?”

I rolled my eyes. Subtlety: 0.

The announcer cleared his throat.

“In alphabetical order, our top-ranked candidates are..,

A list of names followed. One by one..

I felt myself tensing, nails digging crescents into my palms.

Then-

“Ellie – Top Ten Ranking.”

Time stopped.

Then snapped back sharply as the crowd erupted.

Gasps. Whispers. A few cheers. Someone actually shouted, “No way!”

My heart slammed against my ribs.

Top. Ten.

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My vision blurred for half a second then relief, disbelief, and something warm expanding in my chest.

Lucas whooped so loudly several teachers glared at him. “YES! SEE? I TOLD you!”

Vivian’s jaw hung open like she’d forgotten how to close it.

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