Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 216: The Neighbour

Around the fountain, they parted ways. Eleanor and Ophelia followed Ondina and Lotus toward the back wing of the dormitory’s second floor, while Kiara and Corallina turned left, bound for the right wing.

Though all four wings were joined by a long corridor, three staircases provided access... one at the back, and one each on the left and right. Eleanor and Ophelia climbed the rear stairs with their guides. The first room they passed belonged to Eleanor... her cadet number was 659, and her assigned room was 227.

"Ophelia, I’ll rest for a while," Eleanor said. "Come to my room at seven-thirty. We’ll go to the dining hall together. You should also settle in your own room first. If you need anything, you can come anytime."

Ophelia nodded. "Alright. I’ll be in my room too."

Eleanor turned to Lotus with a polite smile. "Thank you, senior. Please take care of us in the future."

Just then, the door to 228 creaked open. A youthful, bronze-skinned girl poked her head out, sniffed the air, and flashed a broad smile across her full lips. She stepped into the corridor, revealing a figure sculpted with athletic grace... sharp cheekbones, crystal-clear eyes like droplets of water, and a vitality that radiated from her every movement.

With enthusiasm, she extended her hand. "Beautiful neighbour, I am Maíra, Cadet 660. I’m delighted to find an Alpha werewolf beside me."

Eleanor recognised her instantly. She had seen this face in the clan’s intelligence reports. Maíra Arara Neblina... the young head of the Amazon Clan, daughter of the watcher of werewolves Yara Arara Neblina. Barely twenty-two, yet already famous within her clan as a competent assassin. Though her fighting prowess was supposed to remain secret until she came of age, the Raynor Clan had secured intelligence about her. Eleanor knew well enough that this girl was likely far more dangerous than the intelligence they received.

Eleanor accepted the handshake with her business-like demeanour. "Eleanor, Cadet 659. Let’s get along in the future. This is Ophelia, and these are our guides, Senior Ondina and Senior Lotus."

Ophelia offered her hand next. "Hello, I’m Cadet 665. My room is 233."

Maíra shook it warmly. "Then we’ll be seeing each other often." Turning to the guides, she bowed with polite respect. "Seniors, I ask for your guidance as well."

course. See you in future." She glanced at Lotus. "Finish up at 233, then return

continuing with Ophelia down the

catch up later. For now, please

that, Ondina and Eleanor stepped into

spacious. A dragon in full size would never fit, of course, but for a werewolf in human form it was generous, even more than necessary. The walls and ceiling were painted a soft sky blue, lending the room a sense

an assortment of volumes. Beside the shelf was a closed door, while across from it a wide, clear-glass window flooded the room with evening light. In

was beside the door, and through it, Eleanor glimpsed

each room and confirmed everything is in order. Still, I suggest you test things yourself later. If something doesn’t work, read your guidebook

two pillows. You will not receive any more, no matter what excuse you give, so learn to adjust. Likewise, you won’t be provided with chemical substances like soap or

the wardrobe. "Right now it’s empty. After dinner, your academy-issued clothes will be delivered here. On the ground floor there is a laundry

texts. You may read them here or carry them to class. Every book also exists in digital form on your laptop, if you prefer reading on a screen. Your table itself functions as a charging pad... place your laptop on the table when its battery is low. The table lamp charges the same way. The lamp has a manual switch, but your overhead

a soft, radiant glow, filling the room

Ondina explained. "The bathroom has a separate light that

opened the small door beside the bookshelf, revealing a surprisingly luxurious bathroom with

two times, please," Ondina

and the light bloomed overhead along with a gentle hum from

continued, "The bathroom light and ventilation run together. Your door handles are already synchronized with your personal device. Both the main door and this one. No cadet without authorization will ever be able to open them. Academy staff can... but if they do, their device is instantly recorded in the system. For example, when I opened your main and bathroom doors just now, my name was recorded. But when you unlock them, it won’t log anything as

"See that wall clock? It’s also a speaker. Each morning it will sound a wake-up alarm for the mandatory

is integrated into a central system, it does not pry into personal space. Many professors conduct personal research here, guarded by the same safeguards. The same applies to cadets. You are free to record or write

but I’ve spoken Sardinian this whole time. In the academy, you can use any language. The person

came a knock at the