“Any rules?” Jamie asked Julian with a smile“What do you think?” Julian replied with a devilish grin on his face.Leah's brows furrowed in confusion, her voice laced with uncertainty. "What kind of face-off? Are we supposed to fight?"Leah was extremely terrified as it showed in her movement with her head turning side to side trying to make sense of what was happening. Leah wasn’t sure she was ready for a face off yet.A smile tugged at Julian's lips as he addressed Leah's concerns. "It is a chance for both of you to push your limits, to test your abilities, and to display your prowess. Let’s see how ready you are.Jamie's excitement grew as he eagerly bounced on his feet, his wolfish grin widening. "Let's do this!"Leah's uncertainty gave way to determination as she nodded in understanding. She steeled herself, ready to take on Jamie who stood excitedly before her. With a nod of approval, Julian motioned for Leah and Jamie to take their positions. The pack formed a circle around th

Leah felt her patience wearing thin, her werewolf instincts urging her to defend herself. But Luke placed a calming hand on her shoulder, his voice filled with reason. "Jamie, we're not interested in engaging in a pointless feud. We have no desire to prove anything to you or anyone else. It's time to let go of this grudge and find something positive to focus on."With a frustrated huff, Jamie turned on his heel and walked away, leaving Leah and Luke standing in the courtyard.Leah exhaled, relief washing over her. She knew this wouldn’t be this last of him but Luke was right she wasn’t going to let him get to her or so she thought.It was the close of the day in school and Leah and Luke wasted no time in entering the school bus. Leah was a bit excited she could escape the torment of Jamie atleast for some hours before the next day. Luke sat near her and could see his sister completely lost in thought as they made their way home. In no time, they arrived home and Maggie prepared them

Leah took a deep breath, her resolve strengthening. She nodded, slowly rising from her seat, her eyes briefly meeting the principal's with a mixture of gratitude and sadness. The armed men created a path, their presence a silent reminder of the force they were prepared to employ if necessary.As Leah stepped out of the principal's office, she couldn't help but wonder what awaited her at the Institute. Every step felt like a burden, her head bowed low, weighed down by the overwhelming circumstances as she made her way through the corridor.The murmur of students grew louder. She could sense their curiosity and concern, their eyes following her every move. Among the crowd, her gaze met Jamie's, who was wearing a wide grin.Instantly, a surge of rage coursed through Leah's veins, reminding her of what had conspired between them earlier. Leah raised her head, her eyes filled with a mixture of emotions she couldn’t make sense of. Just as Leah approached the waiting truck, a voice cut thr