A soft smile spread across Jack's lips. "Welcome to our institute, Miss Bourn!" He said casually. "Please hand me your official transfer documents from your previous school. And do take your seats.""Of course. Here you go, sir." Genova mouthed and quickly trotted forward to hand him her papers before crouching on the seat next to her aunt across from Jack.Silence reigned inside the vast office subsequently.Eva also remained silent. Her posture was now relaxed as she awaited the fellow's comment while Genova felt slightly anxious.Until they arrived at the school premises a couple of minutes ago, Genova firmly believed her grades were good enough to get admitted into (BRASVIAN INSTITUTE). However, seeing the college's high-quality standards firsthand, she couldn't ignore the insecurity that suddenly enveloped her. The establishment she attended back home in Roseville always praised her talent, and she never failed any of her exams. But [ROSEVILLE ACADEMICS and BRASVIAN INSTITUTE] w
Returning her gaze to Genova, "Please follow me." Jasmine's voice was soft, but her dubious glint spoke otherwise.Genova quickly got up and was hot on Jasmine's tail with no clue of the event that was to unfold. Silence reigned between both girls as they walked toward a destination she was unfamiliar with.Then again, she was unfamiliar with the whole place. After all, today was her first day in this school.She decided to speak up and clear things between them. "About earlier…," Genova began, "I didn't mean it that way. I am not into girls. I mean, I don't know-""Why are you making yourself so worked up? It is totally cool with me – I am used to getting this particular reaction from people. Trust me; it will pass in a few days," Jasmine stated flatly, tugging a strand lock behind her ears.Genova's eyes narrowed. "Do you mean you get this reaction from everyone?" She drilled to make sure she heard that right."Pretty much so!" Jasmine's eyes flickered mischievously for a split seco
David hummed. “Do you wish to change your current desk to a more comfortable one?” Genova went stiff upon hearing the professor’s harmless question. Did she wish to be apart from Jasmine? Moreover, why the sudden question though? Genova felt confused and had no straightforward answer to the professor’s question! Deep down within, there was this notion she couldn’t shake off. It was like an alarm ringing in her head that it would be in her best interest if she stayed away from this girl. Far, far away if possible. However, she couldn’t bring herself to do that because of the invisible clutch the latter had on her soul. Thus, her desire to please the villainess outweighed the danger signs she was getting. “I-I…” Genova bit her lip and glanced sideways at the lady deposited beside her. “I-I…” again, she trailed off when she couldn’t form any words or come to a decision. It was as though the cat suddenly got her tongue. “I think the new girl is perfect where she is, Mr. Johnsons.
Genova dashed out of the school building, running toward the exit with quickened steps, and her heart was not having it either. She felt like she was on the predator’s premises and needed to escape at once before being served on a golden platter. Her head was jumbled in fright and her sight blurry as she made haste to disappear from this place without paying the slightest attention to her surrounding until she bumped into a soft wall. No, it wasn’t a wall but someone. They both found themselves on the hard ground with Genova on top of the latter. “Oh my God, I am so sorry.” She muttered an apology as she quickly got back to her feet and intended to proceed with her escape. But before that could happen, she felt a firm grip that retained her from getting away on her right arm. “Girl. Are you doing all right?” A soft female voice sounded. “No, not at all. I mean, y-yes, thank you. I am sorry for bumping into you,” Genova apologized again, making sure her voice was calm as she could
Genova ran as much as her feet could carry her. Unfortunately, she couldn’t outrun the carnivores because their speed and agility were much superior to hers.“Ahh…” A loud shriek tore from her mouth when a sharp claw ripped through her skin just before she was tackled to the ground by one of the beasts. Her vision blurred due to the impact of colliding with the rough surface from the attack. She felt blood dripping from the gash on her left shoulder blade, wetting the ground as the animal loomed over her body, preparing to tear her into shreds. Dread gripped Genova to stare death in the face. Automatic tears she had no control over began pouring down the corner of her eyes. Her heartbeat accelerated like never before and she shut her eyes, knowing there was no escape in this kind of situation. She was cornered from all angles and her attempt to survive earlier had proven to her how fast these assailants were. Genova couldn’t stop the tremor that blanketed her as she lay still and
Kaden’s heart leaped when he realized how severe Genova’s condition was. The fact that she was now spewing black substance from her mouth meant one thing: The poison had spread to her bloodstream! He was losing her! She was dying and right on his watch. All be it, no matter the odd, he wouldn’t let that happen. Not when he had just gotten her back after many years apart. Instantaneously, he picked her up, bridal style and began running in the direction she would get help at an inhumane speed. His figure was like a blur as he ran with everything he got to make it to the hospital before it was too late. ‘Karla.’ Kaden yelled for his sister through the mind link. ‘Kaden. Are you ok? I heard about the rogues invading our territory and am on to your location-‘ ‘Please get Sam or Monica. Genova… I am losing her.’ The panic in Kaden’s voice couldn’t be missed. ‘What do you mean ‘you are losing Gen?’ What has she got to do with the rogue attack? What happened to her?’ ‘Get the help
“Perhaps we could have had a different outcome if you had not let your emotions get in the way.” A not-so-pleased voice resounded. Karla and Kaden whipped their heads toward the source with mouths wide open. Eva was standing a few feet away from them with one hand on her waist while the other fell languidly beside her. A deep frown was etched on her forehead, making her once alluring face and figure lose the usual demeanor she always had. “Luna.” The siblings exclaimed with shock. “Don’t you ‘Luna’ me now… Start talking!” Eva said curtly as she closed the distance between her and the twins in long strides. “Luna. I-I—"“What in the world did you say took my niece?” Eva cut Kaden off from his stutter by demanding answers about Genova’s whereabouts from the only person who could tell her what she needed to hear. She was not here to listen to anything else order than finding out about the safety of her niece. “I am not sure, Luna. I-I mean, I don’t know what to say… I don’t kn
“Miss Eva.” Monica’s voice rang the moment Eva emerged from the forest with Kaden and Karla hot on her tails. “Did you manage to find out about Gen’s whereabouts? Is she Ok?” Monica bombarded Eva with questions. Her forehead creased when she spotted a messed up-looking Kaden behind Eva. His white t-shirt that hung to his muscular frame had numerous stains that looked like dark sticky ink. But Monica knew better than fall for this assumption. This was someone’s blood that became like this due to toxins such as rogue bites. However, taking a good look at Kaden, the man didn't seem injured in any way. He was in perfect shape!Whose blood could it be then? She wondered. "Are you hurt, Kaden?” Monica questioned even though she could already guess the obvious. Her mind was troubled since Eva called to inquire if Genova had perhaps contacted her. Monica had been away from the estate like she always did from time to time whenever Eva was out for work. Nobody knew where she went, and Eva c