Third Person POV

Mariana froze. She suddenly remembered what had happened back at Ocean University–how Bailey had stolen Aubrey’s thesis, only for Aubrey to expose her in public, leaving Bailey humiliated and ultimately expelled. After that, Aubrey had been taken under the wing of the university’s most renowned Werewolf Doctor, accepted as his final disciple.

That mentor’s medical skill was something Mariana knew well–unquestionably among the very best. For someone like him to break precedent and take Aubrey on spoke volumes about

her talent.

But… was that something she could tell John?

Biting her lip, Mariana shook her head. “I’m not really sure. But since Alpha recognizes her talent, then she probably has some.”

“As if!” John scoffed immediately. “He’s just blinded by her. That’s why he thinks she’s good at anything! He’s just gilding her face with fake glory!”

He sneered. “I don’t know what Alpha sees in her…”

For a fleeting moment, he had doubted himself, wondering if Aubrey might truly be leading the Kajit virus project. But no–it had to be an illusion, a trick of hearing those Werewolf Doctors praise her day after day.

even came to the lab. How could she possibly be the core of the

return to the lab but instead went to the Wood family estate, intending to ask Justin for advice

it you’re chasing? Tell

over and decided to be direct. “Aubrey. You

“Huh?”


his cabinet. He pulled out a small white bottle and handed it to John with mock solemnity. “Dude, you’re my best friend. That’s why I’m giving you

this?” John asked, puzzled as he took

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witch deep in the North Forest,” Justin whispered, his tone full

stared at the bottle, dumbfounded. He opened the

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