Mooncrest Academy.
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Lena
The first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was that I wasn't in my old room.
For a few seconds, I simply stared at the unfamiliar ceiling above me, my mind still caught between sleep and reality.
Then everything came rushing back.
The mansion.
The move.
My mother's marriage.
Alpha Alexander.
My new life.
I slowly sat up on the bed and looked around the room.
It was beautiful.
Almost too beautiful.
The curtains were made from a fabric I couldn't even name, the furniture looked like something from a luxury magazine, and the large window gave me a perfect view of the endless forest surrounding the estate.
In my old room, I could hear the sound of my neighbor's dog barking every morning.
Here, the only sound was the gentle breeze moving through the trees.
It was strange.
Quiet.
Different.
I hugged my pillow for a moment and sighed.
"Okay, Lena. New house. New life. Don't panic."
I said the words to myself like they were a reminder.
My mother had finally found happiness.
That was the most important thing.
I couldn't spend my time feeling uncomfortable just because everything was unfamiliar.
With that thought, I got out of bed and started preparing for the day.
Today was my first official morning as part of the Alexander household.
And somehow, I had a feeling it was going to be unforgettable.
When I walked downstairs, I immediately realized just how different my old life and my new one were.
The dining room was enormous.
A long table stretched across the room, with more chairs than my entire house back home had furniture.
There were plates arranged perfectly, glasses shining under the morning light, and servants quietly moving around.
I suddenly became very aware of myself.
Back home, breakfast was usually my mother and me sitting at our small kitchen table while she complained about how I never ate enough vegetables.
This felt like I had stepped into another world.
"Good morning, Lena."
I looked up and saw Alexander my mother's husband standing near the table with a warm smile.
Unlike his intimidating presence when I first met him, he always seemed different around my mother and me.
More relaxed.
More human.
"Good morning," I replied with a small smile.
My mother was already seated, and the happiness on her face made me feel better.
She looked like a woman who had finally found something she thought she lost forever.
I sat beside her.
"Did you sleep well?" she asked.
I nodded.
"Surprisingly, yes."
She smiled.
"Good."
I looked at the amount of food in front of me.
"Although I think your new kitchen is trying to feed an entire army."
My mother laughed.
Alexander chuckled.
"I'll tell them to prepare less next time."
I smiled.
For a moment, it felt normal.
Not like I was sitting in a stranger's mansion.
Not like my entire life had changed overnight.
Just a family having breakfast together.
Then Alexander placed his cup down and looked at me.
"Lena, I have some good news for you."
My curiosity immediately grew.
"Good news?"
He nodded.
"I've arranged for you to attend Mooncrest Academy."
I blinked.
"Mooncrest?"
Even I had heard of that school.
Everyone had.
It wasn't just a regular school.
It was the most prestigious academy in the region.
Only students from powerful families, influential backgrounds, and exceptional talents attended.
The kind of place I never imagined I would enter.
"Wait... I'm going there?"
Alexander smiled.
"Yes."
A smile slowly appeared on my face.
I couldn't help it.
For the first time since arriving, something felt exciting.
A school meant a fresh start.
New people.
New friends.
A chance to create my own identity instead of being known as the daughter of my mother's new husband.
"That's amazing."
My mother reached over and squeezed my hand.
"I knew you would like it."
I nodded happily.
"I really do."
Maybe this wasn't the end of my old life.
Maybe it was the beginning of something better.
I had spent years in a small town where everyone knew my name.
Maybe now I could discover who I really was.
I didn't notice the footsteps coming from the hallway.
I didn't notice someone standing there for a brief moment.
But Alexander did.
"Adrian."
The name caught my attention.
I turned slightly.
But before I could see who it was, the footsteps disappeared.
Alexander sighed quietly.
"That boy..."
My mother gave him a knowing look.
"He needs time."
I looked between them curiously.
Adrian.
The name was unfamiliar.
But judging by their expressions, whoever he was, he was important.
I didn't get the chance to ask.
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Adrian
I had no interest in meeting my father's new family.
It wasn't because I hated them.
I didn't know them well enough to hate them.
I simply didn't care.
My father had made his choice.
He was happy.
That should have been enough.
But that didn't mean I wanted to sit at a breakfast table pretending we were some perfect family.
I preferred distance.
It was easier.
So instead of walking into the dining room, I took the back door.
The morning air hit my face as I stepped outside.
I adjusted my uniform and headed toward my car.
The driver opened the door, but I paused.
Something felt strange.
My wolf stirred.
Again.
I frowned.
Ever since last night, he had been restless.
And I knew exactly why.
Lena Whitmore.
My father's new daughter.
I didn't even know what she looked like.
I didn't know anything about her.
Yet my wolf reacted as if she was someone important.
Someone familiar.
Someone who belonged to me.
I hated the thought.
I didn't believe in things I couldn't control.
Especially something as unpredictable as fate.
I got into the car and closed the door.
Whatever was happening, I would figure it out.
But first, I had school.
And I had no idea that somewhere inside Mooncrest Academy...
A girl of whom I had no idea of was about to walk into my world.
And ruin the peaceful life I had built around myself.
Lena
By the time breakfast was over, I was still trying to process everything.
Mooncrest Academy.
The name alone sounded like a place that belonged to another world.
And apparently, I was going there.
I expected to spend the rest of the morning worrying about what I would wear or whether I had everything I needed, but when I returned to my room, I found everything already prepared.
A neatly arranged uniform was waiting for me.
Beside it were books, school supplies, and everything else a student could possibly need.
I stared at the items in surprise.
My new stepfather had thought of everything.
I still wasn't completely used to calling him family, but I had to admit one thing about Alpha Alexander.
He was thoughtful.
He wasn't just trying to give my mother a better life.
He was trying to make sure I had one too.
A small smile appeared on my face.
"Maybe this new life won't be as scary as I thought."
I quickly changed into my uniform and looked at myself in the mirror.
The girl staring back at me still looked like the same Lena Whitmore from the small town.
Same face.
Same personality.
Same dreams.
But everything around me had changed.
Taking a deep breath, I grabbed my bag and prepared myself for my first day.
The moment I arrived at Mooncrest Academy, I understood why everyone talked about it.
The school was massive.
Not just big.
Massive.
The grand building stood proudly in front of me, with beautiful architecture that made it look more like a royal palace than a school.
For a moment, I simply stood there, staring.
Students filled the entrance.
Some arrived in expensive cars that probably cost more than my entire childhood home.
Others walked in groups, wearing confidence like they belonged there.
Everywhere I looked, I saw signs of wealth and power.
This was nothing like my old school.
This was a completely different world.
I tightened my grip on my bag.
For a second, doubt tried to creep in.
Would I fit in here?
Would people look at me and immediately know I didn't belong?
I pushed those thoughts away.
I had come this far.
I wasn't going to turn around now.
I took a deep breath.
"New school. New beginning."
I whispered the words to myself.
Then I stepped forward with determination.
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