Chapter 176 The Exams Begin

Aubrey’s POV

When I first learned I was infected–though only a latent carrier–I still endured every torment the Lupine virus had to offer.

To keep my nerves from deteriorating, I forced myself to exercise four hours a day, pushing my body until I was drenched in sweat, just to slow the inevitable collapse.

But the Lupine virus makes every movement hurt. It’s like fighting a losing tug–of–war–exercise wakes the body up, but the virus tears it down. Every step I took felt like walking through knives. In the beginning, I ran while crying, on the verge of breaking apart. When the pressure grew unbearable, I even felt the urge to lash out at the world.

That Alpha Henry could maintain this kind of composure now… he was stronger than I had been.

I pressed my lips together and decided not to dwell on his request for a kiss from yesterday.

Right now, he had no luxuries left to enjoy. Life pressed down on him, illness gnawed at him, yet he carried the weight of leadership while hiding his condition from the ambitious alphas of neighboring packs.

Over time, it would be impossible for his mind not to crack under that pressure. If finding some small comfort in me could help, then so be it. He wouldn’t truly cross the line anyway.

thought, I

term finals for all students. The day started with two major subject categories, and because I was a full–spectrum medical research major, my exam load

pharmacology, each with multiple subfields. The schedule was. grueling–starting right after the first

was ready to head for the exam hall. When Tammy heard I had six exams today, she practically shouted, “Aubrey, why do you have to take so many more than

the graduate program jump. And since I registered for the full medical research track, naturally I have more categories to cover. If I pass them all, Professor Jensen


the full track?!” Tammy’s eyes widened. “Medical research has what, eight or nine departments? You’re taking all of

too loud, and a few students who hadn’t left yet glanced over

attention, I said quickly, “All right, I need to get going. Wish me

You’ve got this! You’re the best!” Tammy gave me a thumbs–up, her voice brimming

remembered something and handed her

this research assignment for me? Just give it to Professor

the first time I’d ever asked someone for help, and Tammy looked almost flustered

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176 The Exams

the file to her chest. “Don’t worry!

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